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