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Y is an isopleth that connects points of equal temperature on weather or oceanography maps. It is created from regularly scheduled simultaneous temperature readings at different locations. Which of the following is Y?

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Isohyets
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Isohaline
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Contours
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Isotherm
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The correct option is D Isotherm
Isopleth is an imaginary line that joins places recording equal values of a variable. Some frequently used isopleths include isotherm, isobar, and isohyets. Isotherms help to visualise and interpret the horizontal temperature distribution of an area. They show the patterns of temperature on a weather or oceanography map. The relative spacing of the isotherms indicates the temperature gradient. The gradient is larger where the isotherms are closer.

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