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National Sunglasses Day Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which term best describes ultraviolet radiation?
a)
harmless
b)
invisible
c)
undetectable
d)
beneficial
2.
_____ exposure to UV rays often leads to skin cancer.
a)
Nocturnal
b)
Indirect
c)
Brief
d)
Prolonged
3.
What is the difference between SPF 10 and SPF 45 sunscreen?
a)
45 absorbs UV radiation; 10 reflects it
b)
45 blocks UV and visible light rays; 10 only blocks UV rays
c)
45 blocks UVA and UVB rays; 10 doesn't
d)
45 protects you for a longer time than 10
4.

What does NOT keep your skin healthy?

a)

Tanning

b)

Healthy diet

c)

Keeping skin mouisturised

d)

Limit sun exposure

5.

In a 2017 survey by YouGov, what % of the men surveyed said they do not tend to put on sun cream in the summer or when on holiday?

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

30%

d)

50%

6.

In a 2017 survey by YouGov, what % of the adults surveyed said they do check and throw out sun cream which is past its expiry date?

a)

90%

b)

75%

c)

Around 50%

d)

Around 30%

7.

UVA rays are the most harmful type of UV radiation because they penetrate most deeply into the skin. T or F?

a)

True

b)

False, both UVA and UVB rays can be harmful in different ways

c)

False, UVB rays are more harmful because they only burn the outer layer of skin

8.

To protect yourself fully from the damaging effects of the sun you should choose sunglasses and sun cream which...

a)

Protect against UVA radiation

b)

Protect against UVB radiation

c)

Protect against both UVA and UVB radiation

9.

In a 2017 survey by YouGov, what % of the women surveyed said they do not tend to put on sun cream in the summer or when on holiday?

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

25%

d)

50%

10.

This sun cream offers good protection because...

a)

It contains bronzer, to improve your tan

b)

It has an SPF factor of greater than 15

c)

It offers UVA protection (as well as UVB)

11.

Which of these statements about sunglasses is true?

a)

All sunglasses protect against UVA and UVB rays

b)

The most expensive sunglasses generally offer the best protection

c)

Wearing sunglasses can help to reduce your risk of suffering many eye conditions including cataracts

d)

Sunglasses help to focus UV light correctly into your eyes

12.

According to Cancer Research UK, what % of all new skin cancer cases seen in 2015 were classed as 'preventable'?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

85%