UB Basics
Canadian Sun Facts
Protect Yourself
Sunscreen Smarts
Sun Safety for All Ages
100
What does "UV" stand for in UV Rays?
What is ultraviolet?
100
What season is sun protection most important in Canada?
What is summer?
100
What type of clothing offers the best sun protection?
What are long sleeved, tightly woven fabrics?
100
How often should you reapply sunscreen when outdoors?
What is every 2 hours, or after swimming or sweating?
100
At what age is it safe to start using sunscreen on babies?
What is 6 months?
200
What are two main types of UV Rays that affect skin health?
What are UVA and UVB rays? They both reach Earth's surface from the sun. UVA rays have longer wavelengths and penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays. UVB rays have shorter wavelengthsand are primarily responsible for sunburn.
200
Which Canadian Organization provides daily UV Index forecasts?
What is Environment and Climate Change Change Canada.
200
What common accessory protects both your face and eyes from UV rays?
What is a wide-brimmed hat or sunglasses
200
What is the meaning of "broad-spectrum" sunscreen?
What is protection from both UVA and UVB rays?
200
What is the best way to protect babies younger then 6 months from the sun?
What is it is best to always keep babies out of direct sunlight as their skin is more sensitive. Wear protective clothes, hat, sunglasses, drink lots of fluid and stay in shade.
300
On the UV Index, what number range is considered "high risk" ?
What is 6-7?
300
True or False: Canada's UV Index is lower than Australia's all year long?
What is false?
Australia experiences high UV index levels due to a combination of factors including its geographical location near the equator, clear atmospheric conditions, and the Earth's orbit bringing it closer to the sun during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
300
What is the recommended minimum SPF for daily sun exposure?
What is SPF 30?
300
True or False: A higher SPF means you can stay in the sun all day?
What is false?
SPF indicates how much longer it takes for the sun's UVB rays to redden your skin compared to not using sunscreen, but it doesn't translate directly to a time extension for sun exposure
300
True or False: Teens are less at risk of sunburn than adults?
What is False?
teenagers are generally at higher risk for sunburns compared to adults. This is because they tend to spend more time outdoors, often without adequate sun protection, and their skin is still developing and more susceptible to sun damage. Furthermore, sunburns during childhood and adolescence can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer later in life.
400
True or False: You can get sunburned on a cloudy day?
True.
Clouds can block some of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, but a significant amount can still penetrate through, especially UVA rays, which can cause skin damage and sunburn.
400
In Canada, which months usually have the highest UV levels?
What are May to August?
400
What time of day should you avoid being in direct sunlight?
What is 11am to 3pm?
400
Name one place people often forget to apply sunscreen?
What is ears, neck or tops of feet?
400
Which group is most at risk for developing skin cancer from UV exposure over time?
What are people with fair skin or a history of sunburns?
This is because they have less melanin, a pigment that helps protect the skin from UV radiation. Additionally, those with red or blond hair, blue or green eyes, or a history of sunburns are also at increased risk
500
Which UV ray penetrates deeper into the skin and contributes to aging?
What is UVA?
UVA rays can reach the dermis, the deeper layer of skin, while UVB rays primarily affect the epidermis, the outer layer. This deeper penetration is why UVA is associated with skin aging, wrinkles, and some skin cancers, while UVB is more linked to sunburns and the immediate damage that leads to skin cancer.
500
What is the name of the campaign by the Canadian Cancer Society that promotes sun safety?
What is the SunSense Campaign?
https://ccs-scc.my.site.com/SunSense/s/?language=en_US
500
What does "UPF" stand for in sun-protective clothing?
What is the Ultraviolet Protection Factor?
rating system that measures how effectively a fabric blocks ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching your skin. A higher UPF rating indicates greater protection. For example, a UPF 50 fabric blocks 98% of UV rays, while a UPF 15 fabric blocks 93.3%.
500
What ingredient in some sunscreens helps reflect UV rays, often used in mineral sunscreens?
What is zinc oxide or titanium dioxide
Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are effective mineral sunscreen ingredients, but zinc oxide generally offers broader and more complete UVA and UVB protection. Titanium dioxide is excellent for UVB and some UVA, but zinc oxide provides better coverage across the entire UVA spectrum, which is crucial for preventing premature aging
500
What type of cancer is most commonly linked to UV exposure in Canada?
What is skin cancer? (especially melanoma)
While both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers (like basal and squamous cell carcinomas) are associated with UV radiation, melanoma is often considered the most dangerous due to its higher potential to spread to other parts of the body. About 65% of melanoma cases are attributed to UV radiation