A line on a map that connects points of equal pressure is called a(n):
A)isotherm
B)isohyet
C)contour line
D)isobar

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A line on a map that connects points of equal pressure in the atmosphere is called an isobar. Isobars are commonly used in weather maps to show areas of low or high pressure. Isotherms connect points of equal temperature, isohyets connect points of equal precipitation, and contour lines connect points of equal elevation.

A Line on a Map That Connects Points of Equal