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UV light are of threee types:
UV A
UV B
UV C( it doesn't reach earth's surface).
UVA and UVB rays can damage your skin causing sun burns, tanning and even skin cancer.
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Why is exposure to UV radiation dangerous whereas light does not harm us?
The UV exposure is dangerous because it penetrates the skin. Visible rays do not.
What are sources of exposure to uv radiation?
The sources of exposure to UV radiations are many. Skin is the main entrance for UV.
Is the suns energy hazardous?
If by energy you mean light then yes. Over exposure to UV light causes skin cancer and melanomas.
What are effects of high levels of Uv light?
Too much exposure can cause skin burns and skin cancer
What problems for humans can exposure to UV light cause?
The excess exposure and ultraviolet light dosage can and will result in damage to human tissues. Two forms of damage include burns and inducing cancer causing mutations.
What does the ozone layer of the atmosphere have to do with skin?
The ozone layer blocks out Ultra Violet (UV) light that causes sunburn, and with prolonged exposure, skin cancer.
Overexposure to UV radiation can do what to you?
Over exposure to UV can cause cancer. The cancer is of skin.
Is UV light injurious to people?
UV light is a natural part of sunlight, so people are able to tollerate a certain amount of it, as illustrated by the sun tan that light-skinned people may develope. However, excessive exposure to UV can result in sun burn, with its attendant skin blistering and pain, and frequent sun burns may age the skin at an accelerated rate. People exposed to UV for extended periods are more likely to develope skin cancer. Excessive exposure to the eye, often through artificial UV sources, can also result in cataracts.
IS An example of a carcinogen ultraviolet light?
Yes, ultraviolet light is an example of a carcinogen. Carcinogens are cancer-causing substances, and exposure to UV light can lead to skin cancer.
Skin cancer is caused by exposure to what?
UV ray's from the sun
How can ultraviolet light harm you?
Excessive exposure over a long period of time can cause skin cancer.
Can uv affect the black skin?
i believe UV can affect any sort of skin, either mix-race, black, white. The black skin is stronger so they rarely get UV unless the commit exposure of the skin.
