Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

geographical distribution

Noun

/ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

Definition

The arrangement of various features and phenomena over a particular geographic area.

Examples

The geographical distribution of species can help scientists understand biodiversity.
An analysis of the geographical distribution of resources can inform sustainable planning.
The study focused on the geographical distribution of diseases in various populations.

Meaning

Geographical distribution refers to how living organisms, including plants and animals, or other phenomena are spread out across different regions of the earth.