Indicator(s) The student will compare qualitatively how waves are propagated and transmit energy. The student will describe wave characteristics using both diagrams and calculations. For years, exposure to ultra-violet radiation from prolonged time in the sun has been the major identified cause of skin cancer. New research is showing that ultra-violet is not the only type of radiation from the sun that can increase the risk of skin cancer. Rates of skin cancer among pilots are twice that of non-pilots, but the glass used in planes blocks most the ultra-violet radiation. Pilots are also exposed to x-rays from the sun during flight. The x-rays that pilots are exposed to in one day of work are equivalent to a chestx-ray. Although getting an x-ray for medical reasons is believed to be safe, researchers believe that the frequent exposer that pilots experience increases their risk for skin cancer. The Electromagnetic Spectrum eny Meree Bay Camme Wegh o 10 10 * 10 10 10 1e " Use your knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to support the claim that pilots are at a greater risk of skin cancer from their exposure to x-rays. In your reponse, be sure to include: how ultra-violet radiation and x-rays are different. why exposure to ulta-violet radiation and x-rays can cause can cause cancer but visible light and infra-red can not. why pilots have a greater exposure to x-rays than someone walking down the street. Be sure to consider the completeness of your response, supporting details, and accurate use of terms.

Indicator(s) The student will compare qualitatively how waves are propagated and transmit energy. The student will describe wave characteristics using both diagrams and calculations. For years, exposure to ultra-violet radiation from prolonged time in the sun has been the major identified cause of skin cancer. New research is showing that ultra-violet is not the only type of radiation from the sun that can increase the risk of skin cancer. Rates of skin cancer among pilots are twice that of non-pilots, but the glass used in planes blocks most the ultra-violet radiation. Pilots are also exposed to x-rays from the sun during flight. The x-rays that pilots are exposed to in one day of work are equivalent to a chestx-ray. Although getting an x-ray for medical reasons is believed to be safe, researchers believe that the frequent exposer that pilots experience increases their risk for skin cancer. The Electromagnetic Spectrum eny Meree Bay Camme Wegh o 10 10 * 10 10 10 1e " Use your knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to support the claim that pilots are at a greater risk of skin cancer from their exposure to x-rays. In your reponse, be sure to include: how ultra-violet radiation and x-rays are different. why exposure to ulta-violet radiation and x-rays can cause can cause cancer but visible light and infra-red can not. why pilots have a greater exposure to x-rays than someone walking down the street. Be sure to consider the completeness of your response, supporting details, and accurate use of terms.