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The ozone present in the stratospheric region of atmosphere filters our cancer causing rays from the sun. This ozone is present in the form of ozone layer.

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Filters cancer causing rays from the sun?

The best way to filter cancer causing rays from the sun is by protecting yourself with a good sunscreen. Apply SPF of at least 30 daily to help ward off the harmful effects from the sun.


How can People affected with cancer?

Cancer begins when Uv rays, gamma rays, and x-rays from the sun get to you. Since the Ozone layer is lessoning, more of these harmful rays can hit you, causing more cases of cancer to happen.


What are the effects of sun cancer?

There is no such thing as sun cancer. Cancer caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays is skin cancer.


Why is wearing sunblock important?

Sun --> UV rays --> skin damage that may lead to cancer The sunblock "eats" up the UV (so to speak). OK, who said that the sunblocks cause cancer? A cotton shirt blocks sun without causing cancer!


Ultraviolet sun rays responsible for burning skin?

Ultraviolet (UV) sun rays, specifically UVB rays, are responsible for burning the skin and causing sunburn. When the skin is exposed to excessive UVB rays, it can lead to inflammation, redness, and blistering. It is important to protect the skin from these rays by using sunscreen and seeking shade during peak sun hours.


When the tropic of cancer receives the direct rays of the sun is called the?

You must mean: "When the tropic of Cancer recieves the rays of the sun at a 90 degrees angle". We call that the Equinox.


What is the importance of the ozone layer to human?

The 'ozone' layer in the upper atmosphere blocks out harmful (cancer causing) ultraviolet light from the Sun.


What filter's ultraviolet rays the sun?

the ozone layer


What kind of ray gives you cancer?

excces of sun rays can give you skin cancer.


Is the hole in the ozone layer causing cancer?

Yes it is causing. It causes the UV's of the sun and they cause cancer.


How are using sun block and skin cancer related?

Cancer is caused by cells splitting too fast. intense rays from the sun exites the cells, causing them too reproduce at an overbearing rate. It can cause cancer if sunblock is not used.Answer: Sun block does not protect you from skin cancer, at least not melanoma. It does not filter out UVB, the 4% of the UV spectrum that causes the DNA damage, and which is also responsible for Vitamin D production. It can be argued that sunblock causes more cancer, because people spend longer periods in the sun, thinking they are safe because they are not burning.


What is the role of ozone layer in your lives?

Ozone layer helps to filter out the harmful UV rays of the sun. These are fatal rays of the sun.