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Equatorial region is the coldest and polar regions are the hottest.

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True

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The correct option is B False
The equator receives a greater amount of Sun's energy when compared to other parts of the Earth hence equatorial regions are the hottest.
Polar regions of the Earth are cold because they receive far less Sun's energy when compared to the equator.

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