What are the seven types of electromagnetic waves in order?

From longest wavelength to shortest, they are radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays. As the wavelength gets shorter, the frequency and the energy get higher.

What are X-rays used for?

X-rays pass through skin but are blocked by bone, so doctors use them to take pictures of bones. The Electromagnetic Spectrum also names uses for radio waves, microwaves and gamma rays.

6th Grade Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheets

Ages 11-12 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Light can be reflected, absorbed, transmitted or refracted, and it is one small part of a larger family of waves called the electromagnetic spectrum. There are 2 sheets for 6th grade here, each with an answer key. Reflect, Absorb or Transmit Light sorts objects as transparent, translucent or opaque, and The Electromagnetic Spectrum orders seven types of waves from radio waves to gamma rays. One of the sheets practices MS-PS4-2.

6th Grade Science Waves and Light Light and the electromagnetic spectrum Clear All

Reflect, Absorb or Transmit Light

Grade6th Grade

TopicWaves and Light

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Grade6th Grade

TopicWaves and Light

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Frequently Asked Questions

It can be reflected, absorbed, transmitted or refracted. A mirror reflects light in a neat pattern, and an object that absorbs light takes in its energy and warms up.

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