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Updated 14 July 2003, 18.11

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UK's hot stuff!

The hottest day ever in the UK was in Cheltenham in August, 1990. But how hot did it get?

A: 35.2C

B: 37.1C

C: 43.2C

When are you advised to stay out of the sun to get the most protection from its rays?

A: 11am-3pm

B: 9am-11am

C: 5pm-8pm

Which type of ultraviolet ray from the sun DOESN'T hurt people?

A: UVA

B: UVB

C: UVC

Why does your body sweat in hot weather?

A: To wash off dirt

B: To help you cool down

C: To make space in your body for more water

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded on earth, in Al-Azizia in Libya, Africa?

A: 42.3C

B: 49.5C

C: 57.7C

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