Infrared

1 mark · Easy

State one way that infrared radiation can be harmful to the human body.

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It can cause skin burns.

Also accept: Infrared radiation can damage skin by burning.; Too much infrared can cause skin to burn.

Common mistakes: Infrared radiation has no harmful effects.; Infrared causes only tanning.

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B1 · 1 mark · Gives a correct harmful effect (e.g. skin burns) from excessive infrared.

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Infrared radiation can burn the skin.