Which of the following statements about von  thunen’s theory of human settlement is true? a. hardy field crops were located closest to the city. b. the city served as the epicenter. c. perishable items were grown farther away from the city. d. climate and soil quality varied throughout the land area surrounding the city.

Which barrier to economic development is shown in the following examples? i. the high rate of hiv infection in underdeveloped nations ii. the use of children as soldiers in uganda’s army in the early 2000s iii. low literacy rates in underdeveloped nations with limited exposure to adequate education a. foreign debt b. political instability c. widespread disease d. low levels of social welfare