Isotropy refers to the assumption that the physical and cultural conditions are uniform or equal in all directions from a central point. In the context of geography, it suggests that there are no variations in resources, climate, or transportation costs.
Related terms
Spatial Interaction: This term describes the flow of ideas, people, goods, or information between locations.
Transportation Costs: Refers to the expenses incurred when moving goods or people from one place to another.
Resource Allocation: The process of deciding how limited resources should be distributed among competing uses.