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Where is Barrow, Alaska located?
In the Arctic Circle
In the southern hemisphere
Near the Pacific Ocean
Near the equator
What do you think happens to the sunlight in Barrow, Alaska during summer?
There is only a little sunlight
The sun stays up all day and night
It’s always dark
The sun sets for 12 hours
What is the Midnight Sun?
A time when the sun is visible at midnight
A type of moon
A special holiday
A solar eclipse
Do you think Barrow, Alaska experiences a time when there is no sunlight?
Only for a few hours
Only for a few hours
Yes
No
How long does the Polar Night last in Barrow, Alaska?
6 months
1 week
About 2 months
1 month
How many hours of daylight do you think Barrow, Alaska gets during the Polar Night?
6 hours
12 hours
0 hours
When do you think the sun rises again in Barrow, Alaska after the Polar Night?
January
November
March
February
Why do you think Barrow, Alaska has extreme daylight and darkness?
Because it’s near the ocean
Because of mountains
Because of the weather
Because it is located in the Arctic Circle
Do you think the amount of sunlight affects the temperature in Barrow, Alaska?
Only in Winter
Yes
Only in Summer
No
Do you think the amount of sunlight affects the mood of people in Barrow, Alaska?
No
Not at all
Yes
What is one effect of continuous daylight on people in Barrow, Alaska?
People don’t go outside
People can see better
People might have trouble sleeping
It becomes very hot
What is the biggest challenge of living with months of darkness in Barrow, Alaska?
The cold temperatures and lack of sunlight
There are too many animals
It’s too noisy
It is too bright
What season does Barrow, Alaska experience the Midnight Sun?
Winter
Spring
Fall
Summer
How do people in Barrow, Alaska adapt to continuous sunlight in the summer?
They hibernate
They use blackout curtains
They go outside at night
They don’t sleep
What happens to the length of the day in Barrow, Alaska as winter approaches?
It stays the same
It gets longer
It disappears for one day
It gets shorter and shorter
Do you think animals in Barrow, Alaska are affected by the amount of sunlight?
Yes
Only during Summer
Only during Winter
No
