What is meant by noise pollution? Name one source of sound causing noise pollution. What is the safe limit of sound level in dB for our ears?

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The disturbance produced due to undesirable loud and harsh sound of the level above 120 dB from the various sources such as a loudspeaker, moving vehicles etc in the environment is called noise pollution.
The safe limit of sound level in dB for our ears is up to 120 dB

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