Effects of Em waves on living things and the environment

Too much exposure to UV rays may increase the risk for skin cancer, sun burn and cataracts.

• True

• False

It is good to avoid the sun entirely.

• True

• False

Sunscreens protect our skin so we can stay under the sun all day.

• True

• False

The higher the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in a sunscreen, the higher the protection.

• True

• False

Sunglasses have UV coating that help block harmful rays from the sun.

• True

• False

Does not have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms and molecules.

• Ionizing

• Non-ionizing

Have a high-energy of EM waves.

• Ionizing

• Non-Ionizing

Which is an example of Non-Ionizing Radiation?

• X-ray

• Gamma ray

• Cosmic ray

• Ultraviolet

Which is an example of Ionizing Radiation?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• X-ray

All life is dependent on small doses of electromagnetic radiation.

• True

• False