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== UV Rays in Sunlight == | == UV Rays in Sunlight == | ||
[[Image:Uv rays.jpg|thumb|150px|left|An image of the effects of the various types of Ultraviolet rays on earth.]] | |||
The sun emits very powerful and dangerous rays into the earth’s atmosphere. These rays are so powerful that they can cause genetic mutations within a person’s DNA. UV rays or ultraviolet rays is the radiation present in sunlight. UV rays are electromagnetic lights that reach the earth from the sun. The UV rays are the main reasons why sunscreen is needed. The two main types of UV Rays, UVA and UVB. These rays are strong enough to penetrate the earth’s atmosphere and potentially damage a person’s skin. | The sun emits very powerful and dangerous rays into the earth’s atmosphere. These rays are so powerful that they can cause genetic mutations within a person’s DNA. UV rays or ultraviolet rays is the radiation present in sunlight. UV rays are electromagnetic lights that reach the earth from the sun. The UV rays are the main reasons why sunscreen is needed. The two main types of UV Rays, UVA and UVB. These rays are strong enough to penetrate the earth’s atmosphere and potentially damage a person’s skin. | ||
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