SCIENCE - NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM

Question 1

Cause a slight rise in body temperature (up to 0.2°C)

Answer 1

Radio waves

Question 2

Heat body tissues internally

Answer 2

Microwaves

Question 3

Felt as heat, can cause skin burns

Answer 3

Infrared

Question 4

Can damage the retina

Answer 4

Visible light (intense laser)

Question 5

Can damage skin cells, lead to skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.

Answer 5

Ultraviolet

Question 6

Can damage cells and DNA, increasing cancer risk; this is why protective screens are used in medical settings.

Answer 6

X-rays

Question 7

Cause dangerous ionization in cells, damaging DNA, leading to mutations and cell death

Answer 7

Gamma rays