Tromso Sun
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Tromso at midday in the winter and still in total darkness.
A look at the town of Tromso, in the north of Norway in the middle of winter when it has daytime periods of no sun at all. A sunshine meter is discussed and reasons given for its lack of use in winter.
From:
Science Clips Light and Dark
First Broadcast
:
11 March 2004
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9,9-11
Subject : Science
Topic : Physical processes
Keywords : Light and dark
Notes : Uses; Discussion on axial rotation and how the sun is not seen at the most northern parts in winter. Note how daylight varies in our country at different times of year. How would our life be different in winter if we lived in Tromso?
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