Ultraviolet Radiation

What does radiation mean?

• how strong something is

• energy that comes from a source in the form of rays you cannot see

• the power of something

Ultraviolet or UV radiation are________ rays

• invisible

• visible

• colourful

How many types of UV rays are there?

• 5

• 2

• 3

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What are the 3 types of UV rays?

• UVB

• UVA

• UVC

• UVF

How can you protect yourself from UV rays?

• expose your skin

• wear sunblock

• sit outside for 5 hours per day

What is carcinoma a type of?

• skin cancer

• lung disease

• high blood pressure

• dehydration

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What is a sign of skin cancer?

• oily skin

• having lots of energy

• change in a skin mole

What does exposure mean?

• having no protection from something harmful

• having lots of protection

• feeling energised