Science IBT Sample Questions

Ultra Violet (UV) radiation is a component of sunlight. UV rays can damage the skin.

UV levels at different times of day

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12
10
8
UV levels
6
4
2

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11 0
12 0
13 0
14 0
15 0
16 0
17 0
18 0
19 0
20 0
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Time of day

If UV levels are higher than 3 you should protect your skin from UV rays.

1 According to the graph, when should a person be protected from UV rays?

A between 11.00 and 14.00
B between 8.00 and 17.00
C between 6.00 and 17.00
D between 13.00 and 20.00

2 Which gas in the atmosphere prevents many UV rays from reaching the surface of
the Earth?
A ozone
B oxygen
C carbon dioxide
D greenhouse gas

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 IBT Sample Questions Science

Michael is in the full shadow of a total solar eclipse.

S
R P
Q

Sun Moon Earth

3 Which point shows where Michael is located?

A P
B Q
C R
D S

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