A circular isotherm on a temperature map indicates a:
A)center of high of low temperature
B)large temperature gradient
C)small temperature gradient
D)none of the above

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A circular isotherm indicates that temperatures are consistently the same throughout the area, which suggests a center of either high or low temperatures. A circular isotherm would not indicate a large or small temperature gradient, as gradient refers to a change in temperature over distance or time, rather than a consistent temperature throughout an area.

A Circular Isotherm on a Temperature Map Indicates A