Animal Sun Protection Quiz

Why do humans need sunscreen during a sunny day?

• To keep warm

• To look fashionable

• To prevent sunburn

• To avoid getting wet

How do pigs protect themselves from the sun?

• By growing thick fur

• By rolling in mud

• By hiding in caves

• By using leaves

What is the chemical that some animals produce to protect themselves from the sun?

• Chlorophyll

• Keratin

• Melanin

• Gadusol

Why might humans not produce gadusol naturally?

• Humans don't need sun protection

• Humans are always indoors

• Humans have always been nocturnal

• Humans have thick skin

How do whales manage sunburns?

• By migrating to colder waters

• By using seaweed

• By staying underwater

• By developing a hard outer skin layer