Which of the following refers to the geographical separation between the producers and consumers?

Which of the following refers to the geographical separation between the producers and consumers? Correct Answer Spatial separation

The correct answer is Spatial Separation

Key Points 1. Spatial Separation

  • Producers and consumers are separated geographically. Producers tend to cluster together by industry.

2. Separation in Time

  • Consumers may not want to consume goods at the time they are produced, and time may be required to transport goods from producer to’ customer.

3. Separation in Values

  • Producers value goods and services in terms of cost and competitive prices. Consumers value goods and services in terms of utility and ability to pay. 

4. Separation of Information

  • Producers do not know who needs, what, when, where, and at what price consumers don’t know what is available from whom, where, when, and at what price.

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What does this statement “The energy passed from producers to consumers (herbivores) does not go back to producers (autotrophs)” states about the flow of energy?
Assertion (A): Selling is important not merely for increasing the profits of businessmen, but also for making goods and services available to the consumers in society.
Reason (R): It is the process whereby goods and services finally flow to the consumers who need them and the firm performs its functions of distributing its products among consumers.