A common question in the exam is
to describe the pattern or distribution of something on a map.
Many people lose
marks on these questions due to poor exam technique. There are two things that
can help you:
1. Make
sure you know what distribution or pattern means and what words to use
Distribution = the way in which something is spread over an area
Pattern = they way in which something is arranged or sequenced
As you can see they are quite
similar. You need to identify whether there is any overall arrangement or
repeating sequence or shape to what you are looking at. Good words/phrases to
use include: