Sun and Skin Quiz

The amount you tan or burn while in the sun depends on the amount of ______ in your skin.

• melanin

• blood vessels

• fat

• hair follicles

______ in your skin helps you feel sensations.

• Sweat glands

• Nerve endings

• Fat

• Connective tissue

Sunburns and skin cancer are attributed to ______ radiation exposure.

• UVA

• UVB

• UVC

• UVA and UVC

A condition that is not caused by exposure to UV radiation is ______.

• wrinkles

• leathery skin

• acne

• brown age spots

Doctors recommend using sunscreen with an SPF of at least ______ on a daily basis.

• 15

• 30

• 45

• 60

The sun's rays are strongest between 10:00 AM and ______.

• 1:00 PM

• 2:00 PM

• 4:00 PM

• 5:00 PM

When exposed to sunlight, the ______ thickens to block out UV rays.

• epidermis

• sweat gland

• dermis

• subcutaneous tissue

The amount of sunburn a person gets depends on his or her ______ and ability to produce melanin.

• weight

• height

• vision

• pigmentation

People with severe sunburn can experience each of the following symptoms except ______.

• tendonitis

• fever

• chills

• weakness

______ is effective in filtering out the sun's harmful rays.

• Snow

• Cloud cover

• Clothing

• Water