You are trying to cross a river that flows toward the south with a strong current. You start out in your motorboat on the east bank desiring to reach the west bank directly west from your starting
Point. You should head your motorboat
A) directly toward the north.
B) directly toward the west.
C) in a general southwesterly direction.
D) in a general northwesterly direction.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To counteract the southward flow of the river and reach a point directly west of your starting position, you should aim your motorboat in a northwesterly direction. This compensates for the southward current, allowing you to reach your desired destination on the west bank directly opposite your starting point.

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