Sun Safety Quiz: Are You Protecting your Skin?

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Sun Safety Quiz: Are You Protecting your Skin?

We get heat from the sun, lighting from it, and that ray of vitamin D we all need. Yet too much of a good thing is bad for our skin, so we get sunburns, early aging, and even skin cancer. Few believe you only need sunscreen on beach days, but the real answer is our skin requires protection every day. How well do you understand staying safe in the sunshine? Find out in this quiz and perhaps eliminate a few popular myths in the process.

What SPF is generally recommended for daily use?

  • SPF 10

  • SPF 15

  • SPF 100 only

  • SPF 30 or higher

What’s a good way to protect your eyes from UV rays?

  • Sunglasses with UV protection

  • Regular prescription glasses

  • Wearing a hat only

  • Keeping eyes closed outdoors

What does SPF on sunscreen stand for?

  • Sun Protection Formula

  • Safe Protection Film

  • Sun Protection Factor

  • Skin Prevention Formula

Which time of day are UV rays usually the strongest?

  • 6–8 AM

  • After 6 PM

  • Midnight

  • 10 AM – 4 PM

Can you get sunburn on a cloudy day?

  • Yes, UV rays still pass through clouds

  • No, clouds block all UV rays

  • Only if it rains

  • Only near the ocean

How often should you reapply sunscreen when outdoors?

  • Only if you feel hot

  • Once in the morning is enough

  • Every 2 hours

  • Never needed

Which clothing provides the best sun protection?

  • Thin white cotton

  • Shorts and tank tops

  • Any fabric, as long as it’s new

  • Dark, tightly woven fabrics

Which part of the body is most commonly forgotten when applying sunscreen?

  • Feet

  • Ears

  • Nose

  • Neck

What’s the biggest health risk of too much sun exposure?

  • Skin cancer

  • Broken bones

  • Diabetes

  • Asthma

Which type of UV rays causes skin aging and wrinkles?

  • UVB

  • Neither

  • UVA

  • Both UVA and UVB

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