Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
The harmful radiation emitted by the sun is
AVisible
BInfrared
CUltraviolet ✓ Correct
DRadio waves
Correct answer: (C) Ultraviolet — The harmful radiation from the sun is ultraviolet, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The harmful radiation from the sun is ultraviolet, so that is the answer.
★The sun sends out many kinds of radiation.
★Ultraviolet radiation can damage skin and eyes.
★So the harmful radiation emitted by the sun is ultraviolet.
★Visible light, infrared and radio waves are far less harmful.
★So the answer is ultraviolet.
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