Box plot: This plot provides a summary of the distribution through quartiles and median, and can also highlight outliers. However, it may not fully capture the shape of the distribution for large datasets.

Line plot: While excellent for showing trends over time or across categories, this plot type is not suitable for visualizing the distribution of a single continuous variable.

Histogram: By dividing the variable's range into bins and counting the observations per bin, this plot effectively illustrates the distribution's shape, central tendency, and spread, making it ideal for large datasets.

Scatter plot: This plot is best used for examining the relationship between two numerical variables, not for visualizing the distribution of a single variable.