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


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True

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Solution

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.


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