Sun and Skin Care

The harmful rays of the sun are called ___________ rays.

• Sunshine

• Ultraviolet

• Laser

• Optical

To protect yourself from the harmful, ultraviolet rays of the sun, you should apply ____________ when you are going to be exposed to the sun for extended amounts of time.

• Water

• Polish

• Sunscreen

• Soap

Name two (2) negative effects of direct sun exposure.

SPF stands for which of the following?

• Sun Power Fraction

• Sunday Protection Feature

• Solar Planet Fisherman

• Sun Protection Factor

If the SPF number is high, the more protection it can provide

• True

• False

The purpose of sunscreen is to

• Help us stay cooler in the sun

• Help even out a skin tone

• Make us greasy

• Shield the body from harmful UV rays. 

Name the two types of sun protections

• Chemical (sunscreens)

• Solar (the sun)

• Physical (clothing, umbrella, etc.)

• Mental (blocking out the sun with your brain)