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WorksheetsSun and Swim Safety
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
I can’t get skin cancer, because my normal routine (such as drive to work, hobbies, and vacations) doesn’t include a lot of time outdoors.
True
False
I should use sunscreen at football games, even though I only go (and get burned) once or twice a year.
True
False
What is the only good excuse for not wearing a life jacket when you are on a boat?
You know how to swim
There is an adult nearby
The boat is not moving
There is no good excuse
I can swim alone if I have taken swimming lessons.
True
False
A sunscreen labeled SPF 15 blocks more UV radiation than one labeled SPF 30.
True
False
It is okay to dive into open water sites, such as a lake or a river, because they are deeper than pools.
True
False
How often do I need to reapply water-resistant sunscreen?
Every 2 hours or sooner
After sweating or swimming
After I towel dry
All of the above
Getting a "base tan" at an indoor tanning salon is as good way to prevent sunburn when I go to the beach later this summer.
True
False
If someone falls into the water and is in trouble, I should:
Throw him a life ring or life jacket
Call out for help
Use a stick, paddle or other object to reach out to him
All of the above
Now put it all together. You applied sunscreen at 12:00 noon for an afternoon of reading beside the pool. At 2:00 p.m., which one of the following actions would best protect your skin?
Slip on some loosely woven cotton clothes
Move to the shade
Reapply sunscreen
