Which department houses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration?

• A. Interior
• B. Commerce
• C. Agriculture
• D. Health and Human Services

Answer: (B)

This question tests federal department alignment for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA is part of the Department of Commerce, because its weather, climate, and ocean data support economic activity and decision-making across shipping, aviation, fisheries, agriculture, and other industries. The Interior focuses on lands and natural resources, Agriculture on farming programs, and Health and Human Services on public health programs. So the department that houses NOAA is Commerce.