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Alkex

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Is noise pollution harmful?

Noise Pollution, by itself, is simply the over-interaction of sound into the ear, either by prolonged interaction around or with loud noises or items that create loud noises. … (MORE)

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What is indoor noise pollution?

Indivisible houses can create noise pollution, Cardiff Council's had studied and says that Noise is one of the most pervasive pollutant. A musical clock may be nice to listen …during the day, but may be an irritant during sleep at night. Noise by definition is "sound without value" or "any noise that is unwanted by the recipient". Noise in industries such as stone cutting and crushing, steel forgings , loudspeakers, shouting by hawkers selling their wares, movement of heavy transport vehicles, railways and airports It is therefore of utmost importance that excessive noise is controlled. Noise level is measured in terms of decibels (dB). W.H.O. (World Health Organization) has prescribed optimum noise level as 45 dB by day and 35 dB by night. Anything above 80 dB is hazardous. Sources of noise pollution: Noise pollution is a growing problem. All human activities contribute to noise pollution to varying extent. Sources of noise pollution are many and may be located indoors or outdoors. Indoor sources :include noise produced by radio, television, generators, electric fans, air coolers, air conditioners, different home appliances, and family conflict. Noise pollution is more in cities due to a higher concentration of population and industries and activities such as transportation. Noise like other pollutants is a by product of industrialization, urbanization and modern civilization. Noise can be one person's enjoyment and the cause of another's headache. The level and frequency of noise will be acceptable to one person and not to another. Excessive noise can reduce a person's quality of life, causing sleepless nights, stress and in some cases, anger. The council has a duty to investigate complaints of noise issuing from a domestic or commercial premises, a vehicle alarm or mechanical equipment, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part III - Statutory Nuisance and the Noise Act 1996. We are unable to deal with complaints relating to road traffic or public order offences. Effects of noise pollution: Noise pollution is highly annoying and irritating. Noise disturbs sleep, causes hypertension (high blood pressure), emotional problems such as aggression, mental depression and annoyance. Noise pollution adversely affects efficiency and performance of individuals. (MORE)

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Daliah Barg

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Why noise pollution increased?

As humans create more machines, the noise pollution increases. Some machines that create noise pollution are: cars, radios (loud music), motor boats, airplanes, etc. These mac… (MORE)

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Bonnie Peregrine

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Why do people think noise is noise pollution?

Noise pollution is noise that is so excessive that it disturbs the balance of human or animal life.

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How noise pollution is produced?

Noise pollution can be produced by various ways: by making heavy things in factories by shoutingby making noise by beating any things e.t.c.

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Kallaoma

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What are noise pollutants?

Noise pollutants are noises in an are that doesn't normally have much noise e.g. Drilling on the road, beeping from cars

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Felicity88

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What are ways to prevent noise pollution?

On their own, each person can reduce their noise pollution amounts by... *Rakeing leaves by hand, don't use a noisy leaf blower. *Triming bushes or shrubs by hand, d… (MORE)

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Noise Pollution?

There is no real advantage of noise pollution, although some who like very loud music say that the advantage is entertainment. There are many disadvantages of noise pollut… (MORE)

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T.E. Woodwose

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A long-term environmental specialist for the private sector, government and industry. A curmudgeon with years of practice. A person with no belief in or need for invisible friends or magic horseshoes. An artist (stained glass, wood carving and drawings) with work around the world. A second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Shotokan Karate. Rated in Aikido.

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How do you measure the air and noise pollution?

Air pollution may be due to: particulate matter by different sizesodour hazegaseous substances These materials can be measured by various monitors using samples taken at the … (MORE)

Calista E

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What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4 20c + 5 = 5c … (MORE)