Isolines are contours on a map that connect points of equal value. They are often used to represent elevation, temperature, pressure, or other physical or meteorological properties of a region. Synonyms for isolines include isopleths, isarithms, isobars, isohyets, and isochrones. Isopleths and isarithms refer specifically to contour lines representing values of a single variable, whereas isobars and isohyets refer to contour lines representing pressure and rainfall, respectively. Isochrones are similar to isolines but represent equal travel time or distance from a point. Regardless of the specific term used, isolines provide valuable information for understanding geographic patterns and can be used to make informed decisions about a variety of issues.