15 questions
UV radiation stands for
un vetted radiation
unviolet radiation
usually viscious radiation
ultraviolet radiation
What is the main source of UV radiation?
The moon
Nuclear power stations
A light bulb
The sun
Apart from skin damage, premature aging and skin cancer, what else can UV radiation effect?
hair and nail growth
stomach and gut health
eyes and immune system
how tall you grow
Which vitamin is made in the skin during sun exposure?
D
A
C
B
The best type of shirt to wear for sun protection is...
no sleeves
long sleeves
short sleeves
tank top
The most common cancer in humans is:
lung cancer
bowel cancer
skin cancer
brain cancer
1. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes skin and eye damage
True
False
The three types of ultraviolet radiation are:
UVA, UVB and UVC
AUV, BUV and CUV
UV1, UV2 and UV3
UV blue, UV purple and UV mauve
Sunburn is caused by what type of UV rays?
UVA
UVB
Sun safety includes...
Limiting time in the midday sun
Seeking shade
Wearing a hat and sunglasses
Using sunscreen
Are UVC wavelengths shorter or longer than UVB rays?
Shorter
Longer
A broad brimmed hat is all you need to prevent sunburn
True
False
Sunburn can increase the risk of melanoma later in life
True
False
What percentage of skin cancers are due to UV radiation?
80%
10%
25%
90%
Can you use reading glasses to protect your eyes from UV radiation?
Yes
No