Spatial distribution
What Spatial distribution means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The geographical range and seasonal incidence of vector-borne diseases, controlled by climatic factors such as temperature, precipitation and humidity.
The pattern of hazard events, mostly along plate margins, examined alongside randomness, regularity and predictability.
The global spread of polar, periglacial, alpine and glacial environments across high latitudes and high altitudes.
The global distribution of mid and low latitude deserts and their margins, found in distinct latitudinal bands.
The arrangement of features or data shown on a map, which atlas maps are used to identify at a macro level.
Topics that use Spatial distribution
- Cartographic skills (AQA A-Level)
- Deserts as natural systems (AQA A-Level)
- Environment, health and well-being (AQA A-Level)
- Seismic hazards (AQA A-Level)
- The nature and distribution of cold environments (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Adaptation
- Ecosystem interactions
- Human-environment interaction
- Aridity Index
- Atmospheric circulation
- Case Study Application
- Choropleth maps
- Desire lines
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