The Coriolis force-an apparent deflection If an airplane flew from the North Pole due south along the 90° meridian and did not correct course,it would land A)on the 90° meridian. B)east of the 90° meridian. C)west of the 90° meridian. D)north of the 90° meridian. E)south of the 90° meridian.

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As the airplane moves southward, it enters regions with faster rotational speeds due to the Earth's rotation. This causes the plane to drift westward relative to the surface beneath it, leading to a westward deflection. Therefore, the plane would land west of the 90° meridian.

The Coriolis Force-An Apparent Deflection