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Why do isotherms run in an east-west direction in the Antarctic?
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Why do isotherms run in an east-west direction?
Not all isotherms run in an east-west direction, but most of them do. This is because latitude determines the temperature and climate of different regions. For example, the Tropics have higher temperatures than the Polar regions because it is closer to the equator. Lines of latitude run in an east-west direction, and thus isotherms, which is type of contour line or surface on a map that connects or indicates points of equal temperature, usually run in an east-west direction too.
Why do isotherms not run parallel?
Because the unequal distribution of land and water and ocean currents influence their direction.
Why are isotherms generally parallel across the US?
Isotherms connect points of equal temperature on a weather map. The lines of isotherms naturally run parallel to each other. Their spacing indicates temperature variance.
What region of the world does isotherms run straight across the map from east to west?
middle of north america
Were latitude the only control of temperature the isotherms would run straight across the maps from east to west?
That seems like a reasonable conjecture.
What countries does the Antarctic run through?
There are no countries on Antarctica.
What continents does the antarctic circle run through?
Antarctica...
Were latitude the only control of temperature the isotherms would run staright across the maps from east to west Describe one region of the world where this hypothetical isotherm pattern is actually?
were latitude the only control of temperature the isotherms would run straight across the maps from east to west. Describe one region of the world where this hypothetical isotherm pattern is actually observed
What sea does the Antarctic Circle run through?
The Antarctic Circle runs through the Southern Ocean, which surrounds Antarctica.
How many countries does antarctic circle run through?
None.
What is the area of antarctica run by new zealand called?
New Zealand claims part of the Antarctic territory, but does not 'run' any of it. The Antarctic Treaty preserves the continent for the study of science. Claims are unacknowledged.
What major lines of Latitude Antarctic Circle run through the US?
No point in the USA is less than about 5,900 miles from the Antarctic Circle.
