Deck 11: Noaa

Question 1

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
According to the passage, who established NOAA?

A)Thomas Jefferson
B)Richard Nixon
C)Scientists
D)The American people

Answer 1

Richard Nixon

Question 2

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
The word "maritime", in bold after the (3) in the first paragraph, is closest in meaning to

A)Of, or relating to, the ocean
B)Of, or relating to, marine animals
C)Of, or relating to, weather
D)Of, or relating to, people who work for NOAA

Answer 2

Of, or relating to, the ocean

Question 3

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
In paragraph 2, why does the author include information about the various offices of which NOAA consists?

A)To explain how NOAA is responsible for weather forecasting.
B)To support the claim that NOAA is important.
C)To provide evidence that NOAA was establish by Richard Nixon.
D)To show that NOAA provides services in a number of different areas.

Answer 3

To show that NOAA provides services in a number of different areas.

Question 4

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
The term "descends", bolded after the (2) in paragraph 1, is closest in meaning to

A)Originating
B)Going down
C)Lowering in number
D)Ending

Question 5

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
The word "agency", bolded after the (4) in paragraph 1, is closet in meaning to

A)Tool
B)Executor
C)Determinant
D)Organization

Question 6

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
According to paragraph 2, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A)NWS is in charge of providing storm warnings.
B)NESDIS manages satellite date.
C)NOS maps the coasts all over the world.
D)NMFS is responsible for the fisheries.

Question 7

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
The acronym "NOAA", in bold after the (1) in the first paragraph, stands for

A)National Oceanographic and Atmosphere Association
B)National Oceanic and Aeronautical Administration
C)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
D)Nation's Oceans and Atmospheres Agency

Question 8

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
According to the passage, the reason that Nixon established NOAA was...

A)…To combine other organizations to form a single administration.
B)…To provide important data collection.
C)…To explore the atmosphere.
D)…To promote safe coastal trade.

Question 9

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
Based on the information in the passage, the term "consolidate", in bold after the (5) in the second paragraph, is closest in meaning to

A)Separate
B)Merge
C)Segregate
D)Accumulate

Question 10

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as (1) NOAA (pronounced "Noah"), (2) descends from President Thomas Jefferson's Survey of the Coast, which was established in the early 1800's in efforts to promote safe (3) maritime commerce, or coastal trade. NOAA is therefore often considered the oldest scientific government (4) agency in the United States.
It was officially established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, who thought it was necessary to (5) consolidate a number of agencies into one. Today, NOAA consists of multiple offices, where scientists explore the atmosphere and oceans using tools ranging from satellites that orbit Earth, to submarines that scrape the far depths of the oceans' floor.
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is the organization responsible for weather forecasting and providing important storm warnings and advisories. It's National Ocean Service (NOS) is in charge of mapping the country's coastal waterways and promoting the conservation of the national marine sanctuaries; the marine equivalent of national parks. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is tasked with managing fisheries around the country. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) is NOAA's office that oversees the environmental satellite programs and manages the data collected from the NWS.
Few people know that NOAA plays such an important role in our daily lives, yet it does none-the-less. It's thanks to NOAA that we know when to take an umbrella with us to avoid getting soaking wet while walking to work, and to take refuge when an unexpected tornado strikes. Not only is it one of the oldest institutions, but also some will argue that it is also one of the most essential resources for the American people.
Which of following is true according to the passage?

A)NOAA is definitely the oldest scientific government agency.
B)NOAA consists of offices that explore the atmosphere and oceans.
C)Thomas Jefferson established NOAA.
D)NOAA doesn't play an important role in our daily lives.