World Meteorological Organization

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/world-meteorological-organization

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the organizational classification?A specialized agency of the United Nations System
2. What is the predecessor organization?International Meteorological Organization (IMO), founded in 1873
3. When did the WMO start working?The WMO officially began in 1950 after a new agreement was signed. It started its operations in 1951, becoming the main voice for weather science worldwide.
4. Why does the WMO help with weather warnings?By sharing data from all over the world, the WMO can track big weather events like cyclones, heatwaves, and floods. This lets countries warn people early and keep them safe.

Intergovernmental Organization: An entity composed of sovereign states, established by treaty or convention, with defined powers and responsibilities.
Atmospheric Science: The study of the Earth's atmosphere, including its composition, structure, processes, and phenomena, such as weather and climate.
Hydrology: The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets, including the water cycle, water resources, and environmental watershed sustainability.
Climatology: The scientific study of climate, scientifically defined as weather conditions averaged over a period of time.