Font size
WorksheetsSun Smart
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 36mins
Sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before going out into the sun and reapplied every:
4 hours
20 hours
2 hours
20 min
Which country has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world?
Japan
America
Australia
China
What times should you avoid being out in the sun?
11pm-12am
10am-3pm
4pm-6pm
9am-10am
Which country has the lowest rate of skin cancer in the world?
America
New Zealand
Europe
China
Which is the most common and least dangerous type of skin cancer?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
What is the top layer of skin called?
Fatty Tissue
Dermis
Blood Vessels
Epidermis
The sun smart message is:
Slip Slap Slop Seek Slide
Seek Slide Slop Slap Slip
Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide
Slop Slap Slip Seek Slide
How many Australians will suffer from some kind of skin cancer in their lifetime?
1 in 5
1 in 2
1 in 4
2 in 8
Which Vitamin do we get from the sun?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Which type of skin cancer is the most deadly?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
May–August sunshine with skin uncovered assists with:
Healthy blood and energy
Calcium absorption and developing strong bones
Healthy skin
A healthy metabolism
More than what % of skin cancers can be successfully treated if found early:
80%
100%
95%
20%
By the time they are 70 years of age, how many Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer?
2 in 20
2 in 30
2 in 3
2 in 5
Each year, how many Australians die from skin cancer?
2000
20,000
100,000
1000
How long before you go outside should you apply sunscreen?
10 min
60 min
30 min
20 min
Is a t-shirt or singlet top better for time in the sun?
Singlet top
t-shirt
What is UV?
Ultraviolet Radiation - the part of the sun that can damage the skin.
Universal Sunscreen
True or False: UV radiation can pass through clouds.
False
True
Does sunscreen completely block out UV?
Yes
No
Can UV radiation be seen?
No
Yes
If I am in the shade, can UV still reach me?
No
Yes
When the UV level reaches
3
or higher, sun protection is needed.1
5
7
3
UV is
heat we can feel
radiation we cannot see or feel
light we can see
the sun's rays
UVA causes
wrinkles
skin cancer
both
UVB:
doesn't reach the Earth
causes skin cancer
causes wrinkles
causes sunburn and skin cancer
The UV index
Tells us how hot the day will be
Tells us when we need to be sunsmart
Tells us how to be sunsmart
Tells us the fire risk for the day
How many ways are there to be Sunsmart?
4
3
5
0
If the UV index is 1 or 2 you can ...
be safe in the shade
play safely outside
wear a shirt and a hat
If the UV index is between 8-11...
It's safe to stay outside
You must play inside
You need extra protection from the sun
Play in the shade
Sunburn is
completely preventable
a major factor for skin cancer in later life
doubles your risk if you have had 5 blistering sunburns as a youth
all of the above
Sunscreen is best rubbed into your skin.
True
False
Sunscreen lasts all day
True
False
1. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes skin and eye damage.
True
False
A broad-brimmed hat is all you need to prevent sunburn.
True
False
Solariums will give you a tan without damaging your skin.
True
False
Sunburn can increase the risk of melanoma later in life.
True
False
A good base tan will prevent sunburn and skin cancer
True
False
Getting sunburnt occasionally doesn’t harm your skin
True
False
It is important to reduce exposure to the sun between 11am and 3pm.
True
False
Is UV radiation strongest in spring and summer months?
True
False
Australia had the highest rate of melanoma in 2018, followed by New Zealand.
True
False
UV radiation can reflect off sand, snow, water, and other light-colored surfaces such as concrete.
True
False
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia
True
False
UV radiation can reflect off sand, snow, water, and other light-colored surfaces such as concrete.
True
False
Research has shown that sun exposure in childhood and teenage years is an important risk factor in developing skin cancer.
True
False
Sunburn is caused by what type of UV rays?
UVA
UVB
What does the degree of damage depend on?
Intensity of UV rays
Skin colour
Hair colour
Length of time in the sun
What are the factors that determine how vulnerable you are in the sun?
Skin colour
Skin cancers in the family history
Hair colour
All of the above
On a day when the UV rays are at a 'extremely high rate' what should you do to be 'sun safe'?
Wear sunscreen and sunglasses
Wear sunscreen, Sunglasses and a hat
Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and try to stay in the shade
Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, stay in the shade and stay indoors between 10am - 4pm
Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, S (a)
Men are more likely to get skin cancer than women.
True
False
When should suncream be applied?
Just before you go outside
20 minutes before exposure to the sun
When I feel like it
When I can see I am going red
How often does suncream need to be put on?
Every 2 hours
When I feel like
When I have red skin
Just before I go outside
Which hat has the best sun protection?
braod rimmed hat
cap
vizor
What hours of the day have the highest UV radiation?
At dusk (sunset)
10 am - 3 pm
1pm - 2pm
At dawn (sunrise)
Why does Australia experience higher levels of UV than many other countries in the world?
Australia is close to the equator.
Australia has less pollution.
Australia has clear skies.
Australia is closer to the sun in Summer than the Northern Hemisphere.
Experiencing five or more sunburns can double your risk of developing skin cancer.
True
False
What SPF rating is recommended for effective sun protection?
SPF 15
SPF 30
SPF 50
SPF 100
Can wearing sunglasses help protect against UV rays?
Yes
No
Which of the following is NOT a sign of skin damage from the sun?
Freckles
Wrinkles
Moisturized skin
Dark spots
Even though being in the sun comes with a lot of (a) , we also need it for vitamin D.
Vitamin D is a hormone that controls (b) levels in the blood. It is needed for strong bones, muscles and overall health.
You can get vitamin D from foods in small portions, but (c) offers the best source of vitamins.
Which of the following does not affect the UV rating?
Time of the day
Time of the year
Cloud CoverAmount of
Your Location
Whether you are wearing a hat or sunscreen
Pollution can effect UV Ratings
True
False
UV levels are (a) along the equator due to the equator being closer to the sun. Australia is close to the equator so this affects us.
Time of the (b) can affect the UV levels as well. This is due to how we (c) around the sun and how close we get to the sun during this.
UV is not hot. It can't be felt and is not connected to the temperature.
True
False
BOM is an acronym for
Bureau of Meteorology
Bureau of Meteorites
Building of Meteorology
Really Good Stuff
Bring Own Moisturiser
Which of the following can also emit harmful UV radiation?
Fluorescent light bulbs
LED screens
Incandescent bulbs
All of the above
