Sun Safety Quiz

The sun's invisible rays that damage our skin are called:

• ultraviolet radiation
• sunlight

• infrared radiation

Match the UV index against the EPA exposure scale

• Low

• 7, 8, 9

• Minimal

• 5, 6

• Moderate

• 3, 4

• Very High

• 10+

• High

• 0, 1, 2

What is the average annual UV index for the city of Perth?

• between 6 - 8, high
• between 11 - 14, extreme

• between 1 - 3, low

Can you burn on a cloudy day?

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

How can you protect your eyes from the sun?

• put on a t-shirt

• apply suncream to your face

• wear sunglasses

Can we feel UV rays when we are outdoors?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

You should wear a ___ to protect your face and neck from the sun.

When is the hottest time of the day when you should seek shade?

• 11am - 3pm

• 9am - 6pm

• 7am - 4pm

Select three (3) places where you can find shade.

• under trees

• under an umbrella

• a hat

• indoors

• on a beach

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Spend money on ice creams on a hot day

• Spend time in the shade in the hottest time of the day

• Spend time with your family playing at the beach