Question
State the characteristics of isotherms.
Solution
The characteristics of isotherms are stated below:
1. Isotherms run along the latitudes, but they are not parallel to the latitudes.
2. They take sudden bends at land-water edges because of land-water contact.
3. They are drawn at equal spaces which indicate the latitudinal thermal gradient.
4. Isotherms change their positions.
5. In summer isotherms passing over the sea bend towards the equator but in winter they turn away from the equator.
