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The equatorial region has low pressure.

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The equatorial region receives maximum amount of sunlight throughout the year. With the increase in temperature, the density of the air decreases. This light air exerts less pressure on the surface of the Earth, resulting in the formation of low pressure zone around the Equator.

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