Jen has fair skin, and both her mother and her aunt have been treated for skin cancer. This coming weekend, Jen and her friends are planning an all-day outdoor hike near a high-mountain lake; she expects there will be a mix of sun and shade on the trail and at the lakeshore beach. She is looking forward to the hike, but she wants to avoid getting a sunburn or any sun damage. Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike; she should apply more sunscreen for all of the following, EXCEPT

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Jen does not need to apply sunscreen 1 hour after sunset because there will no longer be any sun exposure. However, she should reapply sunscreen every 2 hours or after sweating heavily, as indicated in choice B. She should also apply sunscreen 15 minutes after sun exposure begins to ensure adequate protection.

Jen Has Fair Skin, and Both Her Mother and Her