Activity 2 Uv Index Physics Worksheet
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Date
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Check the UV Index!
Check the UV Index!
The UV Index tells how strong the sun’s UV rays are in any given city. Check the UV
Index for your city at Then use the chart to
answer the questions.
UV Index Chart
11+ extreme
UV Index
0–2 very low
3–5 medium
6–7 high
8–10 very high
How to
protect
yourself
Key
Use sunscreen
Wear a wide-
Play in the
Wear a tight-woven, long-
Try to stay out of
Wear sunglasses
of SPF 30 or higher.
brimmed hat.
shade.
sleeved shirt and pants.
the sun at midday.
that block UV rays.
My city:
The UV Index for my city today is:
1.
According to the chart, the UV index for my city is:
a. very low
c. high
e. extreme
b. medium
d. very high
2.
According to the chart, how should you protect yourself from UV rays today?
3.
On the back of this page, write a sun-safety message for your
hometown newspaper. Be sure to include information about the
UV Index and tips for others to be safe in the sun.
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