Distribution is often misunderstood by candidates. The term 'distribution' is usually used in relation to interpreting a map, and it means ‘where something occurs.’ Once you understand the word, answering ‘distribution’ questions is not a difficult task. Examiners often ask candidates questions which involve describing the distribution of something on a regional or global map, such as rainfall, or different biomes such as tropical rainforest. ‘Describe the distribution’ questions usually carry 2 or 3 marks.
Look for the following features when describing distributions on maps:
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