Which of the following statements about ultraviolet radiation is TRUE?
A) Swimming is a good choice of outdoor activity because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate water.
B) Sand reflects ultraviolet radiation, so beach-goers need to wear sunscreen even if they sit under a beach umbrella.
C) You do not need to wear sunscreen when outdoors at high elevations because the atmosphere at high altitude filters out most ultraviolet radiation.
D) It's best to avoid outdoor activity in the late afternoon because the sun's rays are most intense after 3 p.m.
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