What is noise pollution? Write its cause and ways to prevent it?
Noise pollution means an unwanted or undesirable
sound that leads to physical and mental problems. Noise pollution is dependent
on the loudness and frequency of the sound. In fact, when the sound exceeds its maximum limit, it becomes fatal for human and other organisms. The noise intensity is
measured in decibels or dB. A person can bear the noise up to 85 decibels,
after which his hearing power can be damaged.
Some of the major causes of noise pollution are vehicles, aircrafts, industrial machines, loudspeakers, crackers etc.
Some noise pollution preventive measures are :
i) Honking near schools and hospitals should be banned.
ii) Dense tree cover is useful in preventing noise pollution.
iii) In Industrial and commercial buildings soundproofing system should be installed.
Noise pollution means an unwanted or undesirable sound that leads to physical and mental problems. Noise pollution is dependent on the loudness and frequency of the sound. In fact, when the sound exceeds its maximum limit, it becomes fatal for human and other organisms. The noise intensity is measured in decibels or dB. A person can bear the noise up to 85 decibels, after which his hearing power can be damaged.
Some of the major causes of noise pollution are vehicles, aircrafts, industrial machines, loudspeakers, crackers etc.
Some noise pollution preventive measures are :
i) Honking near schools and hospitals should be banned.
ii) Dense tree cover is useful in preventing noise pollution.
iii) In Industrial and commercial buildings soundproofing system should be installed.
