Question

what dispersal pattern is shown when humans build cities near resources such as rivers and lakes?
uniform
random
cyclic
clumped

Explanation:

Clumped dispersal pattern occurs when individuals are grouped together in patches. In this case, humans building cities near resources like rivers and lakes form clusters (cities) around these resource - rich areas. Uniform dispersal has equal spacing, random has no pattern, and cyclic is not a standard dispersal pattern term in this context.

Answer:

clumped