Review - Sun/Beach Safety | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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___________ are strong water currents that pull water from the shore back out to the sea,

rips / rip currents

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

You need to protect your skin when the UV is higher than ______.

3

______ to the sun means being in the sun without protection.

Exposure

UV is short for _____________.

Ultraviolet

We should always __________ our children when they are on the beach. (to watch to make sure they are safe)

supervise

Why is sunburn bad in the long term?

It can cause skin cancer.

UV radiation is always low on cool and overcast days. True or False

False

What shouldn't you do in a rip current?

You should not swim against the rip.

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

What is the best way to avoid rip currents at the beach?

Swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags

___________ means useful things at the beach (toilets, showers, etc.)

facilities

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.

When your body loses too much fluids, you can become _____________.

dehydrated