Dangers of EM spectrum

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Across
  1. 5. the grid on a microwave door that reflects microwaves is made of _____ but small holes allow visible light through
  2. 6. our skin ______ infrared
  3. 8. what we can experience from excess exposure to infrared
  4. 12. energy transferred by UV to our cells can cause this on our skin
  5. 13. a few cm of this metal can protect from gamma rays and xrays
  6. 17. these high frequency rays can cause atoms to lose electrons, which is very dangerous if those atoms are in DNA
  7. 19. this is when enough energy is transferred to atoms and they lose an electron.
  8. 21. microwave ovens and mobile phones use different ______ of microwaves
  9. 23. this double helix structure can also be damaged by UV
  10. 25. what a certain frequency of microwaves can heat inside of cells
  11. 26. all waves transfer this
Down
  1. 1. what we feel infrared as on our skin
  2. 2. are higher frequency than UV but lower than gamma rays
  3. 3. something you can wear to protect your eyes from UV
  4. 4. UV carries _____ energy than visible radiation
  5. 7. contains high frequency ultraviolet radiation
  6. 9. too much exposure to UV can lead to this
  7. 10. this is a New Zealand saying to protect from UV; ___ into the shade, ____ on some high SPF sunscreen and _____ on a hat
  8. 11. human _____ are in danger from microwaves due to their water content
  9. 14. infrared radiation can _____ or destroy cells
  10. 15. x-rays and gamma rays can cause these to occur in DNA
  11. 16. x-rays and gamma rays can both ______ through the human body
  12. 18. ______ frequency waves transfer more energy than the other end of the spectrum
  13. 20. the type of radiation used inside of toasters to cook food
  14. 22. changes in DNA can affect cell division and cause this, after exposure to x-rays or gamma rays
  15. 24. another part of our bodies that can be harmed by UV