What is noise pollution mention its causes effects and ways to check poise pollution
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Explanation:
Following are the causes and sources of noise pollution:
Industrialisation: Industrialisation has led to an increase in noise pollution as the use of heavy machinery such as generators, mills, huge exhaust fans are used, resulting in the production of unwanted noise.
Vehicles: Increased number of vehicles on the roads are the second reason for noise pollution.
Events: Weddings, public gatherings involve loudspeakers to play music resulting in the production of unwanted noise in the neighbourhood.
Construction sites: Mining, construction of buildings, etc add to the noise pollution.
You already know about air pollution.
Presence of unwanted gases and
particles in air is called air pollution.
Similarly, presence of excessive or
unwanted sounds in the environment
is called noise pollution. Can you list
some sources of noise pollution? Major
causes of noise pollution are sounds of
vehicles, explosions including bursting
of crackers, machines, loudspeakers etc.
What sources in the home may lead to
noise? Television and transistor radio
at high volumes, some kitchen
appliances, desert coolers, air
conditioners, all contribute to noise pollution .
What are the Harms of Noise
Pollution?
Do you know that presence of excessive
noise in the surroundings may cause
many health related problems. Lack of
sleep, hypertension (high blood-
pressure), anxiety and many more health
disorders may be caused by noise
pollution. A person who is exposed to a
loud sound continuously may get
temporary or even permanent
impairment of hearing.