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Q: What are the harmful effects of an Ultraviolet waves?
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What is harmful about ultraviolet waves?

it could cause sunburn and skin cancr


What are ultraviolet waves X-Ray and Gamma rays used for?

Ultraviolet (UV) waves can be used to kill bacteria, but are also harmful to humans. X-Rays are used to analyze bones etc


Ozone molecules protect Earth from the harmful effects of the sun by?

absorbing ultraviolet radiation


Ozone molecules protect Earth from the harmful effects of the sun by -?

absorbing ultraviolet radiation


Ozone molecules protect the earth from harmful effects of the sun by?

absorbing ultraviolet radiation


How are ultraviolet waves different from light waves?

Ultraviolet waves are smaller than light waves.


What waves are used to kill harmful bacteria?

hi ***************** At least UVC, which is 100-280 nm in wavelength. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet#Subtypes


Are ultraviolet waves transverse or longitudinal waves?

Ultraviolet waves are part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum which all travel as transverse waves.


Is ozone layer protect them from excessive ultraviolet rays of the sun?

Yes, ozone layer protects us from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. They are very harmful and high frequency waves.


What damage can ultraviolet waves do to homans?

There are no such things as "ultraviolet waves" or "homans".


How is the biosphere protectected from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light?

UV rays are absorbed by the ozone layer. It protects the earth from harmful UV radiations of the sun.


What waves are mostly blocked from the earth by the ozone layer?

Ozone is present in the stratosphere of the earth's atmosphere. It protects us from the harmful UV light of the sun.