Table 9 illustrates that Route 5 is the most suitable fit for the
variables in Factor 5. Route 1 requires 8.44 km2 of lands that are
above 3.5% slope, whereas Route 5 consumes 3.98 km2 for the same
category. In terms of the Vegetation variable, Route 1 demands
11.08 km2 of Forest or Shrubs, when Route 5 only consumes
5.37 km2. Finally, Route 3 impinges upon 12.17 km2 of farmlands
with employment greater than 860 and Route 2 hinders the operation
of 10.61 km2 of productive farms. This is substantive, as Route
5 only requires 6.06 km2 for the same category. If productive
farmland is considered the key measure, this difference becomes a
critical factor.