Question

scenario: a doctor warns a patient about overexposure to a type of em wave that causes sunburn and can damage skin cells.
ultraviolet
infrared
visible light
microwaves

Explanation:

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to cause sunburn and can damage skin cells. Infrared radiation is associated with heat. Visible light is what we can see. Microwaves are used in communication and heating food (in microwave ovens).

Answer:

Ultraviolet