Closely spaced isotherms on a map indicate a:
A)large temperature gradient
B)small temperature gradient
C)high pressure zone
D)low pressure zone

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Closely spaced isotherms indicate a rapid change in temperature over a short distance, which suggests a large temperature gradient. Conversely, widely spaced isotherms suggest a small temperature gradient. High and low pressure zones are identified by closely spaced isobars, not isotherms.

Closely Spaced Isotherms on a Map Indicate A