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Sun Smart
Summer Scenarios
Aussie Summer Wildlife
100

What colour flags should you swim between at the beach?

Red & Yellow

100

What product protects your skin from UV radiation?

Sunscreen

100

You're sweating after playing sport. What should you drink?

Water

100

What flying insect commonly bites people during summer evenings?

Mosquito

200

What is the name of a strong current that pulls water away from shore?

Rip current

200

What does the 'S' in SPF stand for?

Sun

200

Your friend feels dizzy after playing in the sun. Where should they move?

Shade

200

What sea creature has tentacles that can sting swimmers?

Jellyfish

300

Who supervises swimmers at patrolled beaches?

Lifesavers

300

What type of radiation causes sunburn?

UV

300

You see lightning while swimming. What should you do?

Exit

300

What eight-legged animal might hide in shoes left outside?

Spider

400

What should you do if caught in a rip and unable to escape?

Float and swim out to the back and swim against it

400

What is the minimum recommended SPF for sunscreen in Australia?

SPF 50+

400

Your friend is struggling in the water. Who should you alert?

Lifesaver

400

What small Australian octopus is known for its venomous bite?

Blue-ringed octopus

500

What should you raise to signal for help in the water?

Arm

500

What type of skin cancer is particularly dangerous?

Melanoma

500

What emergency number should you call in Australia?

000

500

What type of bandage is used for Australian snakebite first aid?

Pressure immobilisation