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Noise Pollution and Measures to Control It

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State whether given statement is True or False :
Sound from outer space adds to the noise pollution on the earth.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Sound from outer space does not reach the earth surface as there is vacuum in the outer space. Obviously the sound from outer space can not add up to the noise pollution on the earth.

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