ISOTHERM
isotherm (a line on a map or chart of the earth's surface connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or the same mean temperature for a given period; a line on a chart representing changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature)
An isotherm is a line that connects points on a map that have the same temperature (iso = equal, therm = temperature). Therefore, all points through which an isotherm passes have identical temperatures for the time period indicated. Generally, isotherms representing 5o or 10o temperature differences are used, but any interval may be chosen. Most isotherms do not pass directly through a observing station, because the station readings may not coincide with the values chosen for the isotherms. Only an occasional station temperature will be exactly the same as the value of the isotherm, so it is usually necessary to draw the lines by estimating the proper position between stations.
2006-11-14 07:48:20
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answered by Jeanjean 4
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it fairly works. technology honestly works. you may't construct a functioning rocket that would attain the moon through only guessing. Theories in technology are sensible because they artwork, that's believed that the reason it fairly works is because theories describe the universe we inhabit. the smart advantages of that are empirically obvious. So even even as it isn't ideal understanding, and there continues to be room for progression, that's better than not having any technique, or depending upon superstition.
2016-11-24 19:40:11
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answered by Anonymous
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It's called an isotrope (or an isotropic line), meaning, "same temperature"
Sorry - I didn't notice this question was in geography - I didn't realize you were talking about a map, I thought you were talking about a heat transfer diagram (Yahoo gave me the link after I answered a chemistry question).
2006-11-14 07:41:44
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answered by MadScientist 4
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temperature lines are Isotherms
pressure lines are Isobars
2006-11-14 09:07:52
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answered by The old man 6
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Isotherm.
2006-11-14 07:48:58
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answered by yupchagee 7
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an isobar or maybe isotope
2006-11-14 07:41:26
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answered by jdconsultation_101 3
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