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In the northern hemisphere, the wind blows clockwise around centers of high pressure. The wind blows counterclockwise around lows. It is the opposite in the southern hemisphere. (please answer all questions)

1. Draw arrows around the H on the map to show the wind direction.

2. Draw arrows around the L on the map to show the wind direction.

3. Imagine that you live in Maine. Currently there is a high-pressure area over Maine. If a low-pressure area moves in, how will the direction of the wind change?

4. Imagine that you live in Colorado. Currently there is a low-pressure area over Colorado. If a high-pressure area moves in, how will the direction of the wind change?

5. According to the map, where would the strongest winds be expected?

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Since you're only asking for the last 3 items, here are the answers:
3. Maine is located in the northern hemisphere. If there is a high pressure, the wind is blowing clockwise. If there is a low pressure, the wind direction will be in the opposite direction.

4. Colorado is in the northern hemisphere. If there is a low pressure, the wind is going counterclockwise. If there is a high pressure, the opposite is true.

5. There is no map so I can't give you the exact answers.
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