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-elevation 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 should do all of the following before leaving for the hike EXCEPT
A. visit a tanning salon to get a light tan to protect her skin.
B. buy or borrow a broad-brimmed hat.
C. wear a rash guard with long sleeves.
D. pack a full tube of sunscreen in her backpack.
Answer: A
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