Would an airplane departing from ft. lauderdale, fl to chicago, il appear to be deflected to the right or to the left as it flies through the air.

The plan would appear to be deflected to the right, due to the mid-latitude westerlies that affect this area. These winds would try to push the plane east, or to the right.

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!