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What is meant by noise pollution? Name one source of sound causing noise pollution


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Definition

Noise pollution is defined as any disruption throughout the environment caused by an unpleasant sound (loud as well as harsh) at a level above 120 dB.

Despite the fact that we are continuously surrounded by noise, noise pollution attracts less consideration than water and air quality concerns since it cannot be observed, tasted, as well as smelled.

Source of sound causing noise pollution

The sources of sound that cause noise pollution are loudspeakers as well as honking cars.


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