Question

5 harmful effects of uv radiation on plants and animals

Answer 1

All plants and animals, including humans, are exposed to the dangers of solar UV radiation; it can cause significant damage to plants, as seen in crop yield reduction and leaf burn, and can damage animal skin health.

Answer 2

Effects of uv rays on animals:

1. skin cancer

2. cataract

3. ageing

4. tanning

5. wrinkling of skin

Effects of uv rays on plants:

1. decrease yhe crop yeild

2. impairs growth(plants minimize their exposure to uv by limiting the surface area of foilage.)

3. decreases the rate of photosynthesis.

4. may inhibit flowering.

5. increases the rate of water loss(transpiration)