Take the Summer Sun Exposure Quiz

Hot weather, clear skies, and extra leisure time in the summer mean that many people spend hours in the sun. Lengthy sun exposure can raise the risk for skin cancer if you don't take steps to protect yourself.

1. The hours of the day when you are most at risk from the sun's rays are:

A. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.B. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.C. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.D. None of the above

2. Which type of ultraviolet rays does the sun emit?

3. The best way to protect yourself from the sun's rays is:

A. Stay out of the sun during peak hoursB. Wear protective clothing and a hatC. Wear wraparound sunglassesD. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30E. All of the above

4. Too much exposure to UV rays has what harmful effect on health?

A. It boosts the risk for skin cancerB. It boosts the risk for lip cancerC. It boosts the risk for cataractsD. All of the above

5. The UV Index is:

A. A rating system for sunscreensB. A forecast of UV radiation tied to the local weather forecastC. A rating system for protective clothingD. None of the above

6. What common medicines can make you more sensitive to sun?

A. IbuprofenB. DoxycyclineC. Sulfa medicinesD. All of the above

7. The best type of sunscreen to use is:

A. LotionB. GelC. SprayD. All of the above

8. Sunscreens work by:

A. Absorbing the sun's raysB. Reflecting the sun's raysC. Scattering the sun's raysD. All of the above

9. Which of these clothing choices offers the best protection and comfort from UV rays?

A. Jeans and T-shirtB. Shorts and a tank topC. Long pants of tightly woven fabric and a loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt

10. If you work outdoors or otherwise spend a lot of time in the sun, which type of hat offers the best protection from UV rays?

A. Straw hatB. Baseball capC. Canvas hat with a brim all the way aroundD. Bike helmet

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