Noaa (Noun)
Meaning
An agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and other natural disasters related to weather.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- NOAA played a crucial role in developing the nation's climate forecast model to better predict extreme weather events.
- NOAA's daily weather forecasts are used by millions of people around the country, particularly during periods of severe weather.
- NOAA's Sea Grant program also provides grants to researchers studying ocean-related issues, including marine conservation.
- The storm surge predicted by NOAA proved to be highly accurate during the last hurricane season, saving numerous lives.
- NOAA scientists work closely with lawmakers to advise them on how to mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote environmental conservation.