The different types of waves are: mechanical, electromagnetic, and matter waves. Mechanical waves are divided into transverse and longitudinal waves. UV rays and radio waves are types of electromagnetic waves.
Visible light waves are a form of electromagnetic radio waves such as the infrared radiation, X-rays, microwaves and ultraviolet radiation. It makes us to see the different objects or substances, For example, fireflies use light to locate mates.
The uses of microwaves are somewhat similar to that of radio waves and are used in communications, remote sensing, radar. Read about more concepts at BYJU'S.