1. People most susceptible to skin cancer are those with light-colored skin and eyes, and a Northern European background.
True
False

2. The letters "SPF" on a product stands for "sun protection factor".
True
False

3. The lower the SPF number of a product, the more protection the product will give.
True
False

4. Sun rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
True
False

5. One or more severe, blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence can double the risk of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) later in life.
True
False

6. Skin damage from sunlight builds up with continued exposure, whether sunburn occurs or not.
True
False

7. The effects of exposure to the sun can include wrinkling, premature aging, and in time, an almost leathery appearance of the skin.
True
False

8. Darker skinned people, including African Americans and Hispanic Americans, are not damaged by the sun.
True
False

9. The UV Index is a number from 0 to 10+ that indicates the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface during the hour around noon.
True
False

10. The higher the UV Index number, the greater your exposure to UV radiation if you go outdoors.
True
False

11. Clouds block most UV radiation.
True
False

12. Some sunscreen products, labeled "broad-spectrum," protect against two types of radiation: UVA and UVB.
True
False

13. Medical experts recommend you use a broad-spectrum product with an SPF of at least 15.
True
False

14. Sunscreens should not be used on babies younger than 6 months because their bodies may not be developed enough to handle sunscreen chemicals.
True
False

15. The ideal sunglasses should block 99 percent to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation, to protect your eyes from sun damage.
True
False

16. Children should wear sunglasses, too, starting as young as one.
True
False

17. Most clothing materials and colors absorb or reflect UV rays, although tightly weaved cloth is best.
True
False

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