Question

Holly reads a website article about the effects of ultraviolet rays. The article includes both positive effects: triggers vitamin D production in body, helps some skin conditions, and helps improve mood and depression - and negative effects: causes sunburn and skin cancer, damages eyes, ages skin, weakens plastics, and fades colors. What conclusion is she likely to draw from this information? A) Ultraviolet light exposure through sunlight is beneficial in moderation but excessive exposure can be extremely damaging. B) Any positive effects of ultraviolet light exposure are outweighed by the negative effects of damage, destruction, and death. C) Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is overwhelmingly bad and should be avoided if at all possible to enhance and prolong your life. D) The many effects of ultraviolet light indicate that you should spend as much time as possible outdoors to ensure a long, happy life.

Answer 1

I think on balance it is Option A. I don't think it is D because exposure to too much sunlight on a summer afternoon isn't good for you.

Answer 2

The correct option is;

A) Ultraviolet light exposure through sunlight is beneficial in moderation but excessive exposure can be extremely damaging.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the passage, it is stated that the negative effects include the results of extreme exposure, such as weakening of plastics, fading of colors, cause sunburn and skin cancer. All he listed negative effects re the results of exceeding a predetermined amount of exposure to the ultraviolet radiation.

Therefore, Holly is expected to conclude that if she must benefit from ultraviolet rays, she would limit her exposure, which means option (A).