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UV radiation is very harmful in many ways, first off they are invisible rays that come from the sun, UV radiation is made of ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). These rays burn skin and cause cancer. UVB and UVC penetrate the ozone layer. UVA and UVB cause skin cancer, for this reason, sunscreens are recommended that block UVA and UVB.
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What is ultraviolet radiation where does it come from what is uv index and how is the uv index determine?
UV radiation is released from the sun.It is harmful for life.
Is uva radiation the lowest?
UV-A contains the least radiation (or energy) and is therefore, the least harmful. UV-C contains the most amount of energy and is the most harmful.
What is a harmful effect of UV radiation of people?
There are harmful effects of UV on people. People can suffer lifelong from fatal problems.
Does earth's atmosphere block all uv radiation from space?
No, Earth's atmosphere does not block all UV radiation from space. It does absorb a portion of the UV radiation, particularly the most harmful UV-C rays. However, UV-A and UV-B rays are able to penetrate the atmosphere to some extent and reach the Earth's surface.
Why is the ozone layer important to all living things?
Ozone layer reflect UV radiation. UV radiation is very harmful
What layer of the atmosphere is harmful UV radiation absorbed?
Ozone absorbs the UV rays. It is present in the stratosphere.
Are all types of skin damaged by harmful UV radiation?
Yes.
What does ultraviolet radiation from the sun do to the skin and cells?
UV radiation is harmful to skin. It causes skin cancer.
How does the ozone filter out harmful radiation from the sun?
The ozone can filter harmful radiations. These are the UV rays of the sun.
What would be uv levels if ozone layer was recovered?
If ozone was recovered UV levels will go down. UV are the harmful radiation of the sun.
Which region absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation?
Ozone layer absorbs harmful UV rays. It is present in stratosphere.
How does ozone protect us from ultraviolet radiation?
Ozone blocks the UV rays. UV rays are harmful rays of the sun.
