What is an example of Coriolis Force in action?

The correct choice is indeed related to the concept of Coriolis Force and demonstrates its effects effectively. When a ball is thrown while on a moving merry-go-round, the path of the ball does not appear straight to an observer on the merry-go-round. Instead, it curves due to the rotation of the merry-go-round beneath it. This is a practical illustration of how the Coriolis Force operates; it describes how the motion of an object changes depending on the rotation of the Earth or another rotating body.

This phenomenon occurs because, while the ball travels forward, it is simultaneously affected by the rotational movement of the platform. For an observer on the stationary ground, the ball appears to curve, while in reality, it moves in a straight line relative to the inertial frame. This concept is crucial in meteorology, as it helps explain wind patterns and ocean currents on the rotating Earth.

In contrast, the other scenarios either depict motion that does not involve curved paths resulting from rotation or exclude the influence of Coriolis Force altogether. A car on a straight road and a ship on calm waters move relative to the Earth's surface without the influence of rotation causing deviation in their paths. Similarly, a plane flying straight in the sky follows a path