Quiz: UV Radiation and Cancer: How Sun Damage Adds Up

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1. Q1.According to this article, what is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?

   AUVA causes sunburn, while UVB causes tanning onlyBUVB rays mainly affect the skin's surface and cause sunburn, while UVA rays reach deeper and add to long-term damage and agingCUVA rays are harmless, while UVB rays cause all skin cancerDUVB comes only from tanning beds, while UVA comes only from the sun

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2. Q2.According to this article, how does UV radiation lead to skin cancer?

   AIt burns away the skin's protective oilsBIt causes cancer only when combined with heatCIt damages the DNA inside skin cells, and when damage builds up faster than cells can repair it, cells can grow out of controlDIt attracts bacteria that trigger cancer

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3. Q3.According to this article, what does a tan actually mean for your skin?

   AIt is a sign your skin is trying to protect itself from UV damage that has already happenedBIt is a sign of healthy, well-protected skinCIt means your skin has become immune to sunburnDIt means you no longer need sun protection

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4. Q4.According to this article, are tanning beds safer than the sun?

   AYes, because their UV is filteredBYes, as long as sessions are shortCOnly for people who tan easilyDNo — tanning beds give off UV radiation and using them raises the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma

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5. Q5.According to this article, do people with darker skin need UV protection?

   ANo, darker skin fully prevents UV damageBYes — darker skin offers some natural protection, but people with darker skin still develop skin cancerCOnly if they use tanning bedsDOnly after age 60

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This quiz checks understanding of educational content only. It is not medical advice. Read: UV Radiation and Cancer: How Sun Damage Adds Up.