Which phenomenon results when a projectile launched poleward encounters deflection?

💡 Explanation

The Coriolis effect deflects objects due to Earth's rotation, therefore poleward projectiles will experience a lateral drift. This happens because the Earth rotates under the object, rather than due to pressure gradients or density changes in the atmosphere.

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