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100

This is the full name of the government agency using the acronym NOAA

What is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

100

In the early days of NOAA, the agency used these lightweight flying objects to collect weather data. 

What are kites.

100

This is Santa's counterpart in Norway, a demon-like create who punishes bad children before Christmas

Who is Krampus. 

200

There are this number of main geographic regions of NOAA Fisheries

What is five (Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast)

200

Instead of predicting picnics or puddles, this NOAA forecast warns when forests should be nervous and think twice about grilling outside

What is a Fire Forecast

200

According to the Bible, what did the three wise men bring Baby Jesus?

What are Gold, frankincese, and myrrh

300

In what two oceans will you find a Christmas island?

What are Indian and Pacific Oceans

300

NOAA monitors "space weather" to track solar activity that may impact earth, such as this term for a powerful burst of energy and radiation from the sun's surface. 

What is a solar flare.

300

This total count of Santa's reindeer help him to swiftly make his trip around the globe in one night. 

What are nine.

400

Never take this piece of fruit on a fishing boat. It's considered bad luck

What is a banana

400

The atmospheric arm of the NOAA agency was first established as the U.S.Coast and Geodetic Survey, founded by this President in 1807. 

Who is Thomas Jefferson
400

In the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song, how many French hens does the true love get?

What are three.

500

Formerly referred to as the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries, NOAA was created in 1871 by this president.

Who is Ulysses S Grant.

500

This Cold War-era leader thought the NOAA experiment Project STORMFURY, was weaponizing hurricanes instead of trying to tame them. 

Who is Fidel Castro

500

The Yuletide tradition from this country involves beating a wooden log with a stick until presents and treats are pooped out. 

What is Spain

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