GS PrelimsGeography (Physical)Temperature and Pressure in the Atmosphere1997

Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of

A

Choropleth map

B

Isopleth map

C

Chorochromatic map

D

Choroschematic map

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. A daily weather map often shows various meteorological elements. 2. Isobars are lines drawn on such maps connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure. 3. A map that uses lines (isolines) to connect points of equal value for a specific phenomenon (like pressure, temperature, elevation) is called an Isopleth map or isoline map. 4. Choropleth maps use shading or patterns within predefined areas (like states or countries) to represent the magnitude of a variable. 5. Chorochromatic maps use different colors for different qualitative categories. 6. Choroschematic maps use symbols to represent features.

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