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Patterns

Definition

In the context of geography, patterns refer to recurring arrangements or distributions of features on Earth's surface. They can be observed in various forms such as clustering (concentration), dispersion (spread), linear arrangements (lines), or grid-like structures.

Analogy

Think of patterns as fingerprints on a globe. Just like each person has a unique fingerprint pattern, the Earth's surface exhibits distinct patterns formed by natural phenomena like climate zones or human activities like urban development.

Related terms

Spatial Distribution: Spatial distribution describes how features are arranged across space. It examines whether they are clustered together or dispersed randomly and helps identify underlying factors influencing their distribution.

Cultural Landscape: Cultural landscape refers to the visible human imprint on the physical environment. It encompasses elements such as buildings, roads, agriculture systems that reflect cultural practices and contribute to specific regional patterns.

Globalization: Globalization is the process through which businesses, cultures, and societies become interconnected worldwide. It leads to the diffusion of goods, ideas, technologies resulting in changing global patterns of trade flows and cultural influence.