3.6 Exit Ticket (12/14)

Show how much UV light Australia gets compared to the United States by modeling how UV light waves travel through the atmosphere above each place. Complete the model by extending each UV light wave. Use the key to show how the light wave interacts with the molecules in the air.

Explain your Model: Based on your model, what is the difference between the sunlight the people experience in Australia and the sunlight people experience in the United States? What other factors might increase the risk of skin cancer in Australia compared to the U.S? Use evidence from the model to support your answer.