Trivia Quiz: Summer Heat Safety

Nobody likes a sunburn, but that's not the only thing you should be looking out for this summer. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are other unpleasant side effects of hot weather. Test your knowledge of hot weather safety before you go out in the sun.


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Question 1: What color clothing is best for keeping the heat off?

 A: Black
 B: Red
 C: Green
 D: White

Question 2: Which of these isn't true of keeping yourself hydrated?

 A: You shouldn't force yourself to drink water if you're not thirsty.
 B: Avoid sodas, because they can dehydrate you.
 C: Juice is acceptable as a means of rehydrating.
 D: You should avoid alcohol in hot weather.

Question 3: When is the coolest part of the day?

 A: 7 PM-10 PM
 B: Midnight-3 AM
 C: 4 AM-7 AM
 D: 9 AM-noon

Question 4: In hot weather, you should avoid eating food high in ...

 A: Sugar
 B: Protein
 C: Carbs
 D: Fat

Question 5: What change in diet is the most effective for keeping cool?

 A: Only eat during cooler hours of the day.
 B: Only eat salads.
 C: Eat smaller meals spread out through the day.
 D: Skip breakfast and have an early lunch.

Question 6: If you don't have air conditioning in your home, in what part of the house should you spend most of your time?

 A: Towards the middle.
 B: On the lowest floor.
 C: On the top floor.
 D: All parts of the house will feel the same.

Question 7: If you're exercising in the heat, how should you hydrate yourself?

 A: With 2-4 glasses of a sports drink each hour.
 B: With water whenever you're thirsty.
 C: With 6 glasses of water spread out through your session.
 D: With one large bottle of a sports drink.

Question 8: What about your pets' eating or drinking habits is likely to change in the summer?

 A: They may show no interest in their food.
 B: They may want to eat more throughout the day.
 C: They may be too tired to beg for their food.
 D: They may consume twice as much water as they do at any other time of year.

Question 9: Which of these isn't a sure way to cut down your risk of sunburn?

 A: Wear at least SPF 15 sunscreen.
 B: Wear long sleeves.
 C: Stay in breezy areas.
 D: Avoid going out between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Question 10: Which of these will assure child or pet safety in a parked car?

 A: Crack the window.
 B: Leave the air conditioner on.
 C: Park in a shady place.
 D: None -- never leave children or pets in a parked car in the heat.



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