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______ to the sun means being in the sun without protection.
Exposure
When your body loses too much fluids, you can become _____________.
dehydrated
What are the two common symptoms of dehydration?
headaches and fatigue
How long can it take for UV rays to start damaging your skin?
15 minutes
Why is sunburn bad in the long term?
It can cause skin cancer.
UV is short for _____________.
Ultraviolet
You need to protect your skin when the UV is higher than ______.
3
___________ means useful things at the beach (toilets, showers, etc.)
facilities
___________ are strong water currents that pull water from the shore back out to the sea,
rips / rip currents
We should always __________ our children when they are on the beach. (to watch to make sure they are safe)
supervise
What should you do if you get caught in a rip?
Stay calm and signal for help by calling out and waving one arm above your head.
What shouldn't you do in a rip current?
You should not swim against the rip.
UV radiation is always low on cool and overcast days. True or False
False
What is the best way to avoid rip currents at the beach?
Swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags
What could you do if you get caught in a rip and no one is around?
Float with the rip or swim parallel to the beach towards the breaking waves
