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