A line on a map joining places of equal pressure is called an ___________.

isotherm

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isohyet

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isobar

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isohaline

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Solution

The correct option is C isobar
The horizontal distribution of pressure is shown by isobars. Isobars are imaginary lines joining the places having equal values of pressure. For convenience all the pressure are converted to sea level. The spacing of isobars indicates the rate and direction of the pressure.

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