Which statement best explains why the air pressure is greater at the poles than at the equator

At the equator, the altitude is lower, and also because of the direct heating of sun rays on the surface, the temperature is much higher than at the poles. This makes the air near the surface hot and lighter and hence it rises up which results in lower air pressure.

Explanation:

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