:esson 132 God Created the North and South Poles

According to the passage, how many months of daytime and nighttime do both the North and South Poles have each year?

• 3 months of daytime and 9 months of nighttime

• 6 months of daytime and 6 months of nighttime

• 9 months of daytime and 3 months of nighttime

• 12 months of daytime

When the North Pole is experiencing daytime, what is the South Pole experiencing?

• Daytime

• Nighttime

• Both daytime and nighttime

• Neither daytime nor nighttime

Fill in the blank: Both Poles are in constant daylight during their six daytime months. During these months, the sun is always ______ the horizon.

• above

• below

• beside

• behind

What is one major difference between the North Pole and the South Pole?

• The North Pole is on land, the South Pole is in the ocean

• The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean, the South Pole is on the continent of Antarctica

• The North Pole is warmer than the South Pole because it is higher

• The South Pole is at sea level, the North Pole is at 9,000 feet

Fill in the blank: The elevation of the North Pole is near ______, but the South Pole is at about 9,000 feet.

What does the name 'Arctic' come from?

• The name Arctic comes from the Greek word.

• The name Arctic comes from the Latin word.

• The name Arctic comes from the Arabic word.

• The name Arctic comes from the French word.

What does the word 'arktor' mean?

• Bear

• Wolf

• Eagle

• Lion

Where is the Arctic region located?

• South of the Arctic Circle

• North of the Arctic Circle

• On the equator

• South Pole

What is the average January water temperature of the Arctic Ocean?

• 28°

• 32°

• 40°

• 50°

Which of the following is the smallest of Earth's oceans?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean