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