An airplane flies directly west at 1,000 kilometers per hour. Without changing directions, the plane returns to its starting point in just one hour. What can you infer about the planes route with regard to lines of latitude and longitude? Explain please.

Answer 1

The plane is near one of the Poles.

Answer 2

can i get a better hint

Answer 3

Study a globe. Where can a plane travel only west for an hour and arrive back at its starting place?

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Answer 4

Im getting the south pole

Answer 5

It could be either the South or North Pole.

Answer 6

is that the answer?

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

thank you

Answer 9

You're welcome. I hope you looked a globe and have learned how North and South Poles are the answers.

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

Can you explain it

Answer 12

I don't understand