Spatial Distribution Spatial Distribution Distribution refers to the way something is spread out or arranged over a geographic area. The concept of distribution can be applied to nearly everything on Earth, from animal and plant species, to disease infections, weather patterns, and artificial structures. Many of the things geographers study are found in some places, but not in others. This means these patterns occur in certain distributions over Earth's surface. Geographers look for and try to explain any patterns that may occur. "Distribution" refers to the way something is spread out or arranged over an area. Question 1 Using the map above. What areas are sparsely populated? What areas are densely populated?(2 points)
In the map provided, the areas that appear to be sparsely populated are the northern regions of Canada, parts of Australia, the Amazon rainforest, and parts of Africa. The areas that appear to be densely populated are parts of Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the eastern coast of the United States.
