Definitions [5]
What are “Isolines”?
- Distribution of weather elements are shown by means of Isolines on maps.
- Isolines are those which join the place of equal values.
Define temperature.
Temperature is one of the key elements of weather and climate. The degree of heat present in the air is termed temperature.
Define High pressure
High pressure is an area of the atmosphere where the barometric pressure is higher than its surrounding areas. In this case, the wind from the center of high pressure blows towards the surrounding low-pressure areas.
Define Low pressure.
A low-pressure area is an area in the atmosphere where the pressure is lower than its surrounding areas. In this situation, the wind from the surroundings blows towards the center of low pressure.
Define one atmosphere.
The pressure exerted by this mercury column is considered as the pressure of magnitude ‘one atmosphere’ (1 atm).
