Question

government agencies monitor and predict the path of a hurricane. which resource is likely to be most useful in predicting the track of a hurricane in order to reduce its destruction to life and land?
a weather maps
b satellite images
c ocean current data

Explanation:

Satellite images provide a comprehensive view of the hurricane's structure, movement, and surrounding weather patterns. Weather maps (A) give general weather info but may not show the hurricane's details as effectively. Ocean current data (C) is more relevant to ocean - related phenomena like tsunamis or long - term climate patterns rather than short - term hurricane tracking.

Answer:

B. satellite images