Question

answer these : ( any 3 )
1. harmful effects of noise pollution.
2. harmful effects of acid rain.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Harmful effects of noise pollution :

1. Interferes in communication.
2. Interrupts concentration of thought and disturbs peace of mind.
3. Disturbs sleep and leads to nervous irritability.
4. A sudden loud sound can damage ear drum.
5. Lowers efficiency of work.

Harmful effects of acid rain :

1. Damage to vegetation by pollution of the soil.
2. Decay of building material and paints.
3. The fine particles (sulphates, nitrates) degrade visibility and harm the human health.
4. Fishes, aquatic life are harmed due to the increase in acidity of water in lakes, rivers etc.
5. Erosion of ancient monuments, statue and sculpture by the acid reacting with the calcium.

Answer 2

1. Noise pollution impacts millions of people on a daily basis. The most common health problem it causes is Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Exposure to loud noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress

2. Acid rain has been shown to have adverse impacts on forests, freshwaters, and soils, killing insect and aquatic life-forms, causing paint to peel, corrosion of steel structures such as bridges, and weathering of stone buildings and statues as well as having impacts on human health.