Isotherms, or lines of equal temperature on maps, are commonly used to _____ .
A) compare temperature variations in different regions
B) compare temperature variations over a large area
C) show how temperature changes with time
D) compare temperatures in different regions
E) compare temperatures over a large area

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Isotherms are lines on maps that connect points of equal temperature. They are commonly used to compare temperatures over a large area, such as a country or a continent. By looking at the isotherms, we can easily see how temperatures vary across different regions and make comparisons between them. Therefore, the best choice is E – compare temperatures over a large area.

Isotherms, or Lines of Equal Temperature on Maps, Are Commonly