Discuss the source of noise pollution and
its effects on human being, plants and animals.
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Answer:
What is Noise Pollution?
The word noise is derived from a Latin word ‘Nausea’ which means sickness in which one feels to vomit. Noise is the unpleasant and undesirable sound which leads to discomfort to human beings. The intensity of sound is measured in decibels (dB). The faintest sound which can be heard by the Human ear is 1 Db. Due to increasing noise around the civilizations; noise pollution has become a matter of concern. Some of its major causes are vehicles, aircraft, industrial machines, loudspeakers, crackers, etc. Some other appliances also contribute to noise pollution like television, transistor, radio, etc. when used at high volume.
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Prevention of Noise Pollution
Some noise pollution preventive measures are provided in the points below.
Honking in public places like teaching institutes, hospital, etc. should be banned.
In commercial, hospital, and industrial buildings, adequate soundproof systems should be installed.
Musical instruments sound should be controlled to desirable limits.
Dense tree cover is useful in noise pollution prevention.
Explosives should be not used in forest, mountainous, and mining areas.