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How do isotherms generally appear on the world map?

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At a 23.5 degree angle to the latitudes.

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Parallel to the longitudes.

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Parallel to the latitudes.

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At a 23.5 degree angle to the longitudes.

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The correct option is C Parallel to the latitudes.
Isotherms generally appear parallel to the latitudes on a world map.

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