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Earth and Space Science
GED
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TEST SCIENCE FLASH REVIEW
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The chart presents information on ultraviolet radiation.
It is divided into wavelength ranges identified as UVA,
UVB, and UVC.
Radiation UVA UVB UVC
Main human
effect
Aging Burning
Wavelength 400 nm to 315 nm 315 nm to 280 nm 280 nm to 100 nm
% reaching
Earth 12 noon
95% 5% 0%
% reaching
Earth before
10 A.M. & after
2 P.M.
99% 1% 0%
% reaching
Earth (average)
97% 3% 0%
NOTES creates vitamin D
Based on the wavelengths noted, what can you
determine about the wavelengths of UVA, UVB, and
UVC?