What is the difference between isobars and isotherm?? Thanks!!
http://www.google.com/#q=isobars+and+isotherms
Thank you Ms. Sue. I feel really stupid asking that question now. I saw the link, but didn't really get it. Can someone explain it to me with their own words please?
Not trying to diss you Ms. Sue. It's me.
I can't explain it any more simply than the first web site does.
http://climate.ncsu.edu/edu/k12/.IsobarIsotherm
Isobars and isotherms are terms commonly used in meteorology to describe different properties of atmospheric conditions.
Isobars refer to lines on a weather map that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure. These lines are drawn to provide a visual representation of areas where pressure is either high or low. Isobars are typically shown on weather maps as curved lines, and the spacing between them can indicate the rate of change in pressure. Closer spaced isobars indicate a steep pressure gradient and strong winds, while widely spaced isobars indicate a more gradual change in pressure.
Isotherms, on the other hand, refer to lines that connect points of equal temperature. They are used to show variations in temperature across a given region. Isotherms are commonly depicted on weather maps as curved lines that indicate areas where temperatures are either higher or lower. The spacing between isotherms on a map can provide information about the temperature gradient and can help identify temperature patterns.
To distinguish between isobars and isotherms, it is important to remember that isobars represent equal atmospheric pressure, while isotherms represent equal temperature. On a weather map, isobars and isotherms may be displayed together to provide a comprehensive representation of atmospheric conditions.