Question

How does sunscreen work?(1 point)
Responses

It helps UV waves be able to pass through the air.
It helps UV waves be able to pass through the air.

It helps prevent the skin from absorbing UV waves.
It helps prevent the skin from absorbing UV waves.

It helps prevent the skin from reflecting UV waves.
It helps prevent the skin from reflecting UV waves.

It helps UV waves be able to pass through the skin.

Answer 1

Correct answer: It helps prevent the skin from absorbing UV waves.

Brief note: Chemical sunscreens absorb UV and convert it to heat; physical (mineral) sunscreens reflect/scatter UV—both prevent the skin from absorbing harmful UV radiation.