Multiple choice

Widely spaced isobars indicate

  1. light winds

  2. high winds

  3. variable winds

  4. winds oriented from north to south

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Explanation

Isobars are lines of equal pressure on a weather map. Widely spaced isobars indicate a weak pressure gradient, which results in light winds, whereas closely spaced isobars indicate a steep gradient and high winds.