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