UV
How are UV radiation levels measured?
The UV index scale
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
How often should you reapply sunscreen?
Every 2 hours
What type of clothing should you wear to protect yourself from UV rays?
Hat, long sleeves, SPF clothing
Where are the sun's rays strongest?
Near the equator and higher altitudes
Take special care when the UV index is highter than...
FIVE
What is SPF?
A measure to rate the ability of a sunscreen to block UV radiation
How long before you go outside should you apply sunscreen?
Half Hour
What is a good way to protect yourself when you are at the beach or the pool besides wearing sunscreen?
Sit in the shade, under an umbrella or sun canopy
What three rays are the sun's radiation divided into?
UVA, UVB, and UVC
The sun's UV rays are strongest between these hours?
10 am - 4 pm
What do broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against?
UVA and UVB rays
What is the lowest sunscreen level considered effective?
Fifteen SPF
What time of day should you limit your sun exposure
Between 10 am - 4 pm.
What happens from the sun's rays off of sand and snow that can cause sun damage?
Reflection
UV radiation causes damage to...
Skin and eyes
Besides sunscreen, what else can have an SPF factor?
Sun protective clothing
What type of sunscreen should you use if you plan on swimming?
Waterproof sunscreen
What is another form of UV exposure that is not healthy besides the sun?
Tanning salons
What are the two layers of the skin?
Epidermis and Dermis
What helps to reduce UV radiation levels?
Clouds
What is the pigment of the color of the skin called?
Melanin
How much sunscreen should you use?
About a quarter size amount
Besides your skin, what other part of your body should you protect from the sun?
Your eyes
What vitamin is produced by the body from the sun's rays?
Vitamin D