Distribution
Definition
Distribution refers to how something is spread out or arranged over an area. In geography, it often describes how resources, people, or phenomena are distributed across space.
Analogy
Imagine distributing candy equally among your friends at a party. You want to make sure everyone gets their fair share without any gaps or overcrowding.
Related terms
Spatial Patterns: Spatial patterns are regularities or arrangements that can be observed in the distribution of objects or events across space.
Concentration: Concentration refers to how closely packed together things are within an area. It can be described as either clustered (close together) or dispersed (spread out).
Dispersion: Dispersion is another term for distribution and refers specifically to how things are spread apart within an area.
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Practice Questions (11)
What type of map would be best to use if you want to understand the distribution and density of population in a given area?
Which type of map would be most effective for illustrating the distribution of population density across a country?
What geographical concept refers to the distribution of human populations across the Earth?
What explains the widespread distribution of Islam in Northern Africa?
Which map would you use to show the distribution of a specific species across a region?
What method would best describe the distribution of a single attribute or characteristic within a population?
How does density influence the concept of distribution in geography?
Which term describes the concept that the location and distribution of things relate to one another across space?
What geographical factor significantly influences the distribution and density of population in cities across the world?
What urban model best explains the distribution of social groups within a city in a developing country?
What led to substantial growth in population size and distribution of Detroit in early-20th century?
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