Question

Q. Consider the following statements

1. An Isobar is a line in a map which connects equal points of temperature at a given time.
2. An Isotherm is a line in a map which connects equal points of pressure at a given time.

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Isobar – A line that connects equal points of pressure at a given time or on average over a given period.

Statement 2 is incorrect : Isotherm – A line on a map connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or on average over a given period.

Extra Information:

Isocheim - A line on a map connecting points having the same average temperature in winter.

Isochasm – A line connecting points where auroras are observed with equal frequency.

Isobath is a line that represents points of equal depth under water. Isobathytherm is a line that represent depth of water at equal temperature