Question
Which harmful effects can happen when people do not properly protect themselves from ultraviolet waves from the Sun?
Multiple select question.
sunburn
cancer
damage to skin
vitamin D formation
Multiple select question.
sunburn
cancer
damage to skin
vitamin D formation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When people do not properly protect themselves from ultraviolet (UV) waves from the Sun, the following harmful effects can occur:
- **Sunburn**: Excessive exposure to UV rays can lead to painful sunburns, which are characterized by red, inflamed skin.
- **Cancer**: Prolonged and unprotected exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
- **Damage to skin**: UV rays can cause various types of skin damage, including premature aging (wrinkles, age spots) and other skin conditions.
**Vitamin D formation** is not a harmful effect; instead, it is a beneficial process that occurs when the skin is exposed to UVB rays.
- **Sunburn**: Excessive exposure to UV rays can lead to painful sunburns, which are characterized by red, inflamed skin.
- **Cancer**: Prolonged and unprotected exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
- **Damage to skin**: UV rays can cause various types of skin damage, including premature aging (wrinkles, age spots) and other skin conditions.
**Vitamin D formation** is not a harmful effect; instead, it is a beneficial process that occurs when the skin is exposed to UVB rays.