Question

mention two ways in which noise can prove to be harmful to human beings.
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Answer 1

Noise is also a form of pollution that has adverse effects on humans

What is noise?

Any irritable sound is considered as noise.

How is noise considered dangerous?

Sound is measured in decibel. There are set standards for every type of noise e.g. industrial, household, road etc. If the sound level goes beyond that limit, it is considered dangerous.

How can it harm human beings?

• It can damage the hearing capacity of a human leaving him/her deaf.

• It also causes high blood pressure issues due to consistent irritation.

• People start talking aloud after working in noisy environment for so long that irritates other people as well.