Data Activity - Topic 6.4 - UV Radiation & Skin Cancer
Topic 6.4 covers the ozone layer and UV radiation. In this data activity you will look at data on skin cancer. Answers may be found HERE. NOTE: This activity is also available as a PDF. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun causes the vast majority of skin cancers. When your skin is exposed to UV rays (specifically UVA and UVB rays − see the image to the right), the radiation damages the DNA within the cells....