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. Avoid the sun during peak hoursB. Wear protective clothing and a hatC. Wear wraparound sunglassesD. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15E. All of the above

4. Excessive exposure to UV rays has what detrimental effect on health?

A. It boosts the risk of skin cancerB. It boosts the risk of lip cancerC. It boosts the risk of 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 medications can make you more sensitive to sun?

A. IbuprofenB. DoxycyclineC. Sulfa drugsD. 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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