1. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation:

* Effects: UV radiation is responsible for sunburns, skin cancer, and eye damage. However, it also plays a role in the production of vitamin D in our bodies.

* Production: UV radiation is produced by the Sun's upper atmosphere, called the chromosphere.

* Types: UV radiation is categorized into three types: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA is the most penetrating and responsible for long-term skin damage. UVB causes sunburns and skin cancer. UVC is the most harmful but is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere.

2. Visible light:

* Effects: This is the light we see, allowing us to perceive colors and the world around us.

* Production: Visible light is emitted from the Sun's photosphere, the visible surface of the Sun.

* Types: The different wavelengths of visible light create the colors of the rainbow, from red (longest wavelength) to violet (shortest wavelength).

3. Infrared (IR) radiation:

* Effects: Infrared radiation is felt as heat. It warms the Earth's surface and is a major driver of our planet's climate.

* Production: IR radiation is emitted from the Sun's photosphere, just like visible light.

* Types: There are different types of infrared radiation, classified based on wavelength. These have different effects on materials and can be used in various technologies, like thermal imaging.

In addition to these three primary forms, the Sun also emits small amounts of other forms of radiation like X-rays and gamma rays.