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Why do harmful x-rays and ultraviolet rays from the sun not harm us on earth?
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∙ 8y ago
X-rays and gamma rays from the sun are black by the atmosphere. The ozone layer partially blocks out ultraviolet rays, but some do get through, creating a risk of sunburn, skin cancer, and eye damage.
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What does the atmostphere do for people?
It helps every people and animals to breath. It is a security Blanket for the earth. The atmosphere of Earth protects us and all living things on the earth from dangerous radiation from the sun. In addition to the light we see, the sun also gives off ultraviolet radiation. Much of it is filtered out by the atmosphere. Ultraviolet radiation can destroy living cells causing harm to our skin and leading to skin cancer. The sun's rays are important for us. They provide light and heat but they also contain dangerous rays that can harm us. The atmosphere helps to protect us.
Is radiation from the sun always harmful?
No - in general it does more good than harm - but its good that there is an ozone layer.
Could a solar flare destroy the earth?
It could destroy the earth, if it was a super flare. The next solar flare is in 2011 or 2012, but it wont harm the earth. It will mess up radios tough.
Can a solar flare harm you physically?
no because a solar flare cant actually hit the earth the earths magnetosphere protects it there for the flare will not hurt you physically
How can space junk harm us on earth?
The orbit of "space junk" could deteriorate, resulting in the junk falling to earth. If the item survives re-entry and reaches the earth's surface, it would cause the same damage as an equally sized meteorite, including damaging or destroying structures in the area, killing people, etc.
Is the sun ultra violent rays maybe harmful to skin?
Yes they are harmful. Sun's ultraviolet radiations are fatal and cause harm to the skin.
What impact does the depletion have on human life?
the depletion of the ozone layer will causes harm to the environment because as we know ozone layer protects our earth from the ultraviolet rays of the sun and if its depletion takes place our earth will be destroyed because of the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun.
What harm is done by ozone depletion?
Ozone depletion causes increase in temperature of the earth. It is harmful for the survival of life on earth.
Are giraffes a harm to the earth?
No, giraffes do not harm the Earth. No species in its proper ecosystem is harmful to the Earth as a whole. Rather, every species in its natural ecosystem helps to support the ecosystem. The only exception to that rule is humans.
How does the ozone layer protects life on earth?
it blocks most of the suns harmful rays whilst protecting us from meteors and being sucked into space.
How harm is radiation?
Not al radiation is harmful. There would be no life on earth if the radiation, which we call sunlight, did not exist.
How does ultraviolet radiation harm hgumans and life on earth?
The UV radiation harms life and humans on earth. These UV radiations are high wavelength. They cause skin cancer like problems.
What is the job of the ozone layer that surrounds the earth high in the atmosphere?
The ozone layer present in the stratosphere region is something which has got a greater job to do than rest of the people on earth. It protects us from the harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sun. These radiations could harm the human race and can cause problems like skin cancer, suppression of immune system and eye cataract.
Does litter harm humans?
No the odor is not harmful but if you eat it it is harmful.
Why is ozone a necessary component of earths atmosphere?
Ozone, which is a molecule with three atoms of Oxygen, shields us from harmful cosmic rays. If the ozone layer were as dense as the air we breathe, it would be no thicker than a deck of cards.
How does the ozone protects life on earth by absorbing certain wavelengths of what?
The ozone protects life on earth by absorbing certain wavelengths of ultraviolet radiations. These radiations are high frequency radiations which can cause serious harm to living organisms.
How harmful is not eating?
um... well at its most harmful it can sorta cause death... yes its harm full but not as harm full as not drinking
