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