What is the organ that covers and protects the parts of the body?
The skin
100
What is true about both a suntan and a sunburn?
They both cause damage to the skin
100
What is the difference between something that is normal and something that is abnormal?
Something normal is what a person expects. Something abnormal is not expected.
100
What is the difference between direct sunlight and indirect sunlight?
Direct sunlight is energy that moves directly from the Sun to the Earth. Indirect sunlight is energy from the Sun that passes through or bounces off of objects before hitting the Earth.
100
What do the letters SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
200
Name the top, middle, and bottom layers of the skin in order.
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
200
What are the three types of energy that the sun gives off?
Light energy, heat energy, and ultraviolet (UV) light
200
Do all people have the same or different number of moles on their skin?
Different
200
What is the most dangerous time of day to be out in the Sun?
Between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM (especially 12:00 Noon)
200
Which SPF that we tested will block the most UV light?
SPF 45
300
In our lab, what happened when we placed a drop of water on the skin?
It did not get absorbed. The epidermis kept the water out.
300
Melissa has lived at the beach for 10 years. She is in the Sun every day. How would you describe her skin's sun exposure?
She has had long-term sun exposure.
300
What should you do if you find an abnormal mole on your skin?
You should tell an adult and see a doctor.
300
Steve went for a walk in the park. He wore sunglasses and a hat. What did the sunglasses and the hat do?
The sunglasses and the hat decreased the amount of UV light that reached Steve's skin.
300
Where should a person apply sunscreen before going outside?
A person should apply sunscreen to their whole body.
400
In our lab, what was the function of both the skin and the orange peel?
To protect what is inside
400
When the skin is exposed to UV light, what layer(s) is/are damaged?
The epidermis and the dermis
400
Describe the shape, color, texture, and size of a normal mole.
A normal mole is round, brown, smooth, and small.
400
Anna was testing beach umbrellas to see which one blocked the most UV light. This is what she found (Each + stands for some UV light):
Umbrella 1: ++
Umbrella 2: +
Umbrella 3: ++++
Umbrella 4: +++++
Which umbrella blocked ALL of the Sun's light?
None of the umbrellas blocked all of the Sun's light.
400
Which person will have the most Sun damage?
- A person who was out in the Sun for 10 minutes
- A person who was out in the Sun for 3 hours
- A person who was out in the Sun every day for 6 years
A person who was out in the Sun every day for 6 years
500
Which layer of the skin contains nerves and blood vessels?
The dermis
500
What are four symptoms of too much sun exposure?
Red skin, hot skin, dehydration, headache
500
Describe the shape, color, texture, and size of an abnormal mole.
An abnormal mole is irregularly shaped, two colors or a color other than brown, rough, and larger.
500
What are four items a person should wear if they are going to the pool or beach?
A person should wear sunscreen, sunglasses a hat, and a T-shirt