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Section Merge: METEO 3 (SP25) Lesson 1 Quiz
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On a map of isotherms, an area with a small temperature gradient would appear as...
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The question asks about how a map of isotherms would appear in an area with a small temperature gradient.
Option: 'an area with a loose packing of isotherms'
Reasoning: Isotherms are lines ......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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