0
UV radiation comes from the sun. If you stay indoors when the weather is very sunny you will be safe. Alternatively, wear suncream (also known as sunblock) everywhere you don't have clothes - hands, face, etc. Also, wear sunglasses with a UV filter or, failing that, a wide-brimmed hat to protect your eyes.
NB: If it is sunny but also windy, the cool breeze may create the sensation of safety. This is false. Wear suncream anyway.
Suncream comes in varying strengths, called "Sun Protection Factor" or SPF rating. For example, SPF15 means the damage to your skin is 1/15 of what it would have been without the cream. I'm not sure what the recommended SPF is, but I seem to recall 30 or so is enough as a general rule.
It depends on your skin. Darker skin is safer. I don't think it is even possible for Afro-Caribbeans to get sunburn. Pale, red-haired people are most at risk. If you spend a few days in the sun your skin will tan (darken) to adapt to the sun. Then you won't need suncream as much. Suncream does not prevent tanning, so you might as well use as high an SPF as possible.
What else can I help you with?
What does clouds protect us from?
Clouds are not a form of protection. They dim the sunlight we receive but do not filter UV radiation. They can and do reduce light and infra red radiation reaching the surface of the earth
Which gas in the atmosphere protect life from the sun's harmful?
The gas in the atmosphere that protects life from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is ozone (O3). The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and acts as a shield, absorbing most of the UV radiation and preventing it from reaching the Earth's surface. Without ozone, excessive UV radiation would have damaging effects on living organisms.
What layer protects us from ultraviolet radiation?
The ozone layer, located in the stratosphere, helps protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation by absorbing and scattering a significant portion of UV rays from the sun. This shielding property of the ozone layer helps reduce the amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface, thereby protecting living organisms from its harmful effects.
What gas acts as a shield against the suns ultra violet radiation?
Ozone gas in the Earth's stratosphere acts as a shield against the sun's ultraviolet radiation by absorbing and filtering out a significant portion of harmful UV rays before they reach the Earth's surface. This helps protect organisms and ecosystems from the harmful effects of UV radiation.
How does the stratosphere help protect earth from too much ultraviolet radiation?
The stratosphere contains a layer of ozone that absorbs and scatters incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, preventing it from reaching the Earth's surface in excessive amounts. This ozone layer acts as a shield, filtering out harmful UV radiation that can damage living organisms and ecosystems.
What happens if you don't protect yourself from UV radiation?
If you don't protect yourself from UV radiation, you may get a sunburn. Excessive exposure may result in skin cancer.
Why does earths atmosphere absorb radiation?
It absorbs radiation to protect it. It protects from UV rays.
How does ozone absorb UV radiation in the Earth's atmosphere?
Ozone in the Earth's atmosphere absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation by breaking apart into oxygen molecules when it absorbs UV light. This process helps to protect the Earth's surface from harmful UV radiation.
Does the ozone layer protect us from UV radiation?
ummm...........cows!
How does the ozone protect the earth surface from UV radiation?
It partially absorbs it
How does the stratosphere protect us from UV B radiation?
Ozone absorbs it.
Which gas protect UV?
Ozone traps Ultra-violet radiation where as CO2 traps Infra-red radiation.
How does ozone protect us from ultraviolet radiation?
Ozone blocks the UV rays. UV rays are harmful rays of the sun.
What form of UV radiation is absorbed by O2?
Oxygen absorbs ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths shorter than 242 nm, specifically in the UV-C range. UV-C radiation breaks apart oxygen molecules to form ozone in the stratosphere, which helps protect Earth from harmful UV radiation reaching the surface.
Why is it important to protect yourself from the suns radiation even on cloudy days?
It is important to protect us from Sun's radiation. It is because it can contain the UV rays. These Uv rays can cause skin cancer too.
What radiation is absorbed by glass?
Glass is transparent to visible light but absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This is why glass can protect against UV rays from the sun, which can be harmful to both humans and materials.
What form of EM radiation would be blocked in the stratosphere by ozone?
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is blocked in the stratosphere by ozone. Ozone absorbs UV radiation, particularly UVB and UVC, helping to protect life on Earth from the harmful effects of excessive UV exposure.
