Question

which tool enhances weather forecasts by enabling monitoring, which is necessary for predicting global weather and environmental events?
○ map
○ satellite
○ weather balloon
○ automated weather station

Explanation:

Satellites can monitor large - scale global areas, including cloud cover, ocean currents, and atmospheric conditions over vast regions. Maps are for representation, not monitoring. Weather balloons and automated weather stations have more local or limited - range monitoring capabilities, while satellites are essential for global - scale weather and environmental event prediction.

Answer:

B. satellite