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A line on a map joining places of equal values is called an ___________.

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  1. isotherms

  2. isohytes

  3. isobars

  4. isolines

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A line on a map joining places of equal values is called an isoline.
Isolines, also referred to as contour lines, can be used to represent elevation on a map by connecting points of equal elevation, for instance. As with all isolines, when contour lines lie close together, they represent a steep slope; lines far apart represent a gradual slope.

Which method is used to show the distribution of altitude, temperature, rainfall etc in a map?

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  1. Choropleth method

  2. Isopleth method

  3. Dot method

  4. Chorochromatic maps

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Isopleth method is used to show the distribution of altitude, temperature, rainfall etc in a map. Isopleths are lines of equal value in the form of quantity, intensity and density. They are drown as contour lines at some selective interval. The spacing of lines express the rate of variation. If the  lines appear much apart, variation is gentle and when they are closely set, variation is sharp. 

The act of map making is called ________________.

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  1. geography

  2. cartography

  3. topography

  4. geomorphology

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Correct Option: B
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Cartography is generally considered to be the the science and art of designing, constructing and producing maps. It includes every operation from original field-work to final printing and marketing of maps. In modern time  cartography, is also treated as a science of human commutation. 

Imaginary lines joining places of equal value of some distribution is called ________.

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  1. isobars

  2. isohytes

  3. isobaths

  4. isopleth

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term isopleth is derived from two words isos + plethron; isos meaning same and plethron means measure. Thus, isopleths are the imaginary lines of equal value in the from of quantity, intensity and density. They are drown as contour lines at some selected interval. The spacing of lines express the rate of variation. 

A line on a map joining places of equal elevation is called a/an ___________.

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  1. isobar

  2. isotherm

  3. contour

  4. parallel

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A line on a map joining places of equal elevation is called a contour.

In cartography, a contour line (often just called a "contour") joins points of equal elevation (height) above a given level, such as mean sea level. The contour interval of a contour map is the difference in elevation between successive contour lines.

A line on a map joining places of equal rainfall is called an __________.

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  1. isotherm

  2. isohyets

  3. isobars

  4. isohalines

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Correct Option: B
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Rainfall and air moisture
An isohyet or isohyetal line is a line joining points of equal rainfall on a map in a given period. A map with isohyets is called an isohyetal map.

Close contour lines on a map indicates ___________.

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  1. uniform slope

  2. steep slope

  3. gentle slope

  4. concave and convex slope

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Close contour lines on a map indicates steep slope.

In hilly areas, the contour lines are close together while they are wider apart on flat slopes. The closer the contour lines, the steeper the slope. The wider the contour lines, the flatter the slopes. On a hill, the contour lines form circles; whereby the values of their elevation increase from the edge to the centre.

A line on a map joining places of equal pressure is called an ___________.

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  1. isotherm

  2. isohyet

  3. isobar

  4. isohaline

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The horizontal distribution of pressure is shown by isobars. Isobars are imaginary lines joining the places having equal values of pressure. For convenience all the pressure are converted to sea level. The spacing of isobars indicates the rate and direction of the pressure. 

What type of slope is indicated on a map by equidistant contour lines?

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  1. Gentle slope

  2. Uniform slope

  3. Steep slope

  4. Concave and convex slope

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Contour lines showing a uniform, steep slope on a map will be evenly spaced, but close together. Remember, the closer the contour lines, the steeper the slope.

A slope, or part of slope, which has no change in angle. On a map the contour lines will be spaced evenly. If they are evenly spaced close together then the slope is uniformly steep. If evenly spaced some distance apart the slope is uniformly gentle.

A line on a map joining places of equal salinity is called an ____________.

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  1. Isohyet

  2. Isotherm

  3. Isohaline

  4. Isobar

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Correct Option: C