Sunburn happens when the sun's rays, especially the ultraviolet ones, touch our skin and make it feel like it’s on fire. The sun is like a giant flashlight, if you’re too close to it for too long, your skin gets hurt. To stop this from happening, we can use sunscreen, wear hats, or stay in the shade. It’s like putting on sunglasses when the light is too bright, it helps protect our eyes (or skin, in this case).
Examples
- A child playing outside on a sunny day might come home with bright red, peeling skin, that's a sunburn!
- Putting on a hat or wearing long sleeves helps protect your skin from the sun’s rays.
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