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The reason that skiers get sun burned in winter is because of the reflective properties of the snow. The snow absorbs very little of the suns rays and reflects them back. The intensity of the suns rays make it very easy for exposed skin to get burned.as well as ice skating ice's reflective properties as well can have rays reflect and burn skin.
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∙ 15y agoDue to the highly reflective snow, sunscreen is needed. When the sun hits the white surface, it is reflected back up.
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How many skiers are in the winter Olympics?
a lot
Why do skiers get sunburned even in the winter when the sun's rays are not very strong?
The snow reflects the sunlight and burns the skiers.
Why do skiers often get sunburned even in the winter when the sun rays are not strong?
because the snow reflects the sunlight, thus sunburning the skiers Snow reflects sunlight so it gives sunburns. The rays are normally absorbed by the ground bouncing off the snow and hit you indirectly.
Is it 'a sunburn' or 'sunburn'?
The most common way is 'a sunburn.' I got a sunburn. You will get a sunburn. Without the article is often used in the past tense, 'I got sunburned.'
Is the sun during winter season causes sunburn?
Yes
In the Winter Olympics what is the name of the sport were skiers perform acrobatic jumps?
Freestyle Skiing - Aerials
What do you call skiers?
In spanish skiers are called esquiadores.
What did early skiers cover there feet with?
I regret that I see no feet there - belonging to skiers or others.I regret that I see no feet there - belonging to skiers or others.I regret that I see no feet there - belonging to skiers or others.I regret that I see no feet there - belonging to skiers or others.
How do you spell toucks?
I am guessing that you mean toque, a kind of hat. It has had various meanings in history as can be seen in the link below. The term is commonly used today and it often refers to a knit hat or cap like the ones frequently used in the winter, particularly by skiers.
How do you spell skiers?
That is the correct spelling of "skier" (one who skis).
Who are very good at cross-country skiing?
Canada and Norway, although, pretty much all winter sport countries have good cross country skiers.
What mountains are the skiiers competing on this year at 2010 winter Olympics?
For Acrobatic Skiing (freestyle moguls, aerials, ski cross) the skiers competed on Cypress Mountain.
