Module 2.1 Lesson 3: Effects of the electromagnetic spectrum (waves) Flashcards
1
Q
Severe headache and harm body cells.
A
Radio waves
2
Q
Internal heating of body tissue.
A
Microwave
3
Q
Sunburn
A
Infrared waves
4
Q
Skin cancer
A
visible light
5
Q
Risk of skin cancer, blindness, premature aging of skin, and sunburn
A
Ultraviolet rays/waves
6
Q
May damage cns and cells
A
X-rays
7
Q
Can kill healthy cells and causes genes to mutate.
A
Gamma rays
