When we describe the distribution -
you say what you see!
Here is a map showing the distribution of Volkswagen car factories:
ASK YOURSELF…
2. Are there any anomalies? (things that do not fit the pattern)
3. What details are on the map to help me with my description? (Place names, compass rose, latitude and longitude)
4. How many marks are there? Have I made this many points?For the map of Volkswagen maps above above…
Try describe the patterns in these three maps to practice:
Describe the distribution of the tropical rainforests of the world.
- What is the general pattern? (below are some questions you could ask yourself…)
- What continents/countries are most of the feature contained in?
- Which have the least?
- Are these HICs or LICs?
- Are they near the equator or further away?
- Are they inland or coastal?
2. Are there any anomalies? (things that do not fit the pattern)
3. What details are on the map to help me with my description? (Place names, compass rose, latitude and longitude)
4. How many marks are there? Have I made this many points?For the map of Volkswagen maps above above…
- Most are located in Europe and Asia
- Most of these countries are HICs
- All the countries have coastlines
- There is only 1 African country included and 0 in Oceania
Try describe the patterns in these three maps to practice:
Describe the distribution of the tropical rainforests of the world.
Describe the pattern of life expectancy shown in this map of the UK:
Describe the distribution of earthquakes shown in the map: