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Two well-developed high pressure areas may be separated by a __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — trough of low pressure

As outlined in Bowditch meteorological charting, an elongated region of relatively low pressure extending between two higher pressure anti-cyclones is defined as a trough of low pressure.

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