Question

(4) When is isopleth method used?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Isopleth maps simplify information about a region by showing areas with continuous distribution. Isopleth maps may use lines to show areas where elevation, temperature, rainfall, or some other quality is the same; values between lines can be interpolated.

The term isopleth has been derived from greek word isos meaning same and plethron meaning measure . Thus isopleths are lines joining places of equal value.This value may be in the form of quantity, intensity or density

Following are few examples of isopleths

Isobar :equal pressure .

Isotherms:equal temperature

Isohyet -equal rainfall

Isohaline :equal salinity.

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