If you were standing directly on the south pole facing north, which direction would you travel if you took one step backward?
Common Wrong Answers
“South”
Standing on the south pole and facing north means your back is towards the south. Taking a step backward would actually mean moving north, not south.
“East”
At the south pole, all directions are technically north. Stepping backward while facing north does not lead to east, as east is not a valid direction at this specific point.
“West”
Similar to east, west is not a valid direction when standing at the south pole. Stepping backward while facing north would still result in moving north.
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