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Noise Pollution

The production of unwanted and loud sound from different sources is called noise.
Various vehicles, industries and factories, the crowd of people, etc. are the major
sources of noise. Excessive noise produced from various sources is called noise
pollution.

Effects of Noise Pollution

a. A person can turn deaf after losing hearing power if he / she stays long time in
a noisy place.

b. Noise pollution can imbalance the production of hormones in our body.

c. It can keep people in stress.

d. Physical disability can be seen in the fetus.
Prevention of Noise Pollution

a. We should not stay in the noisy places for a long time.

b. Silencers should be fixed at the noisy machines.

c. We should control the crowds or should not create crowds.

d. We should follow sound reducing measures while travelling by plane or other

vehicles.

e. Trees should be planted on both sides of the roads/streets.

f. Legal provisions should be strongly enforced to control noise.

g. Make the public aware of the noise pollution.

Activity
Write down how the solid waste is managed at your home and present it to
your class.

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