Identify the correct sequence of the concentric zones of different land uses from the city center in Von Thünen's model.

(A) Crop farming without fallow
(B) Firewood and timber
(C) Market gardening and milk production
(D) Three-field system
(E) Livestock ranching

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Von Thünen’s Isolated State Model (1826) explains how different types of land uses are arranged in concentric rings around a city based on transportation cost, perishability, and land rent.

1. (C) Market Gardening and Milk Production (1st Ring - Closest to City Center)

   • Highly perishable goods like vegetables, dairy, and fruits require quick transport and are located closest to the city.

2. (B) Firewood and Timber (2nd Ring - Forest Zone)

   • Wood was historically important for fuel and construction before coal became dominant.
   • Located near the city due to high transportation cost and bulky nature.

3. (A) Crop Farming without Fallow (3rd Ring - Intensive Farming Zone)

   • Involves high-value crops and grains cultivated without leaving land fallow to maximize production.

4. (D) Three-Field System (4th Ring - Extensive Crop Farming)

   • Traditional crop rotation method with alternating fields for grains, legumes, and fallow land to maintain soil fertility.

5. (E) Livestock Ranching (5th Ring - Farthest from City)

   • Requires large land areas and is located furthest from the city due to low transport cost for moving animals.

Thus, the correct order is (C) → (B) → (A) → (D) → (E)

Information Booster:

• Von Thünen’s Model applies to an idealized isolated state with no trade, uniform climate, and a central market.
• Land use is determined by transportation cost and land rent.
• Highly perishable goods (e.g., dairy) are produced near cities, while extensive farming and ranching occur further away.
• Modern modifications consider infrastructure, refrigeration, and urban development.