1. Uses of Light Waves

2. Make a chart using the following categories:
Gamma Rays
X-rays
Ultraviolet Rays
Visible Light
Infrared Rays
Microwaves
Radio Waves

3. Kills organisms that spoil food Shows heat loss in buildings
Different types of radiant energy have different uses and effects. Classify the phrases in the word box under each type of light wavelength.
Kills organisms that spoil food
Shows heat loss in buildings
Allows us to see
Television signals
Portions of phone calls
Fire’s heat
Maritime communication
Treats some cancers shows cavities in teeth
Creates a tan
Used to cook food
Radar
Cell phone signals
Shows breaks in bones
Used to kill germs
Creates a rainbow
Radio signals
Sun’s heat
Causes a sunburn
Make a chart using the following categories:

4. Gamma Rays
Kills organisms that spoil food
Treats some cancers

5. X-rays
Shows cavities in teeth
Shows breaks in bones

6. Ultraviolet Rays
Creates a tan
Used to kill germs
Causes a sunburn

7. Visible Light
Allows us to see
Creates a rainbow

8. Infrared Rays
Shows heat loss in buildings
Fire’s heat
Sun’s heat

9. Microwaves
Portions of phone calls
Used to cook food
Radar

10. Radio Waves Television signals Cell phone signals Radio signals
Maritime communications