Question

The air near the equator is comparatively colder than the air at the poles.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

As the equator receives more amount of sunlight compared to the poles, the air around equator becomes comparatively hotter. The region having hot air is at a relatively low pressure, hence, the warm air rises and the wind blows from either sides of the equator, towards the equator.