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Noise Pollution

Noise pollution occurs when unwanted sounds in the environment reach levels that negatively impact human or animal activities like communication and sleep. Common sources of noise pollution include vehicles, aircraft, construction equipment, and factories. Noise is characterized by high amplitudes, high frequencies, or a combination of both, making it displeasing to hear. Exposure to excessive noise can cause both short-term issues like increased heart rate and long-term health problems like hearing loss and anxiety. Methods to reduce noise pollution include using silencing devices, creating sound barriers, enforcing quiet policies, and separating noisy industrial areas from residences.

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Noise Pollution

Noise pollution occurs when unwanted sounds in the environment reach levels that negatively impact human or animal activities like communication and sleep. Common sources of noise pollution include vehicles, aircraft, construction equipment, and factories. Noise is characterized by high amplitudes, high frequencies, or a combination of both, making it displeasing to hear. Exposure to excessive noise can cause both short-term issues like increased heart rate and long-term health problems like hearing loss and anxiety. Methods to reduce noise pollution include using silencing devices, creating sound barriers, enforcing quiet policies, and separating noisy industrial areas from residences.

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Noise

Pollution 
SOUND
Sound is a form of
energy that travels in
the form of
vibrations
through the air or any
another medium. 

What is sound ?
Noise pollution
Sounds that are unpleasant are
commonly referred to as noise.
Just like an excess of
unwanted gases and particles
in the air causes air pollution,
an excess of unwanted sounds
(noise) in the environment
around us causes noise
pollution.
Noise from Speakers at high Vehicle horns Noise from
aeroplanes volume  factories

Common sources of noise pollution


In terms of properties, noise is
different from other pleasing sounds
due to its very high amplitudes, high
frequencies, or a combination of both.
Difference between sound
and noise
Musical Sound Noise
a) It has a pleasing effect on the
a) It is displeasing to the ear
ears

b)  It is produced by regular b) It is produced by irregular


periodic vibrations of a body vibrations in a material

c) The amplitude of vibration and


c) The amplitude and frequency of
its frequency do not change
vibration may change suddenly
suddenly
So let's watch a
small video on
pleasant sound
and noise!!!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6RY
pe9IT0
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9k333BNk8Uc
Effects of noise pollution 
Property of sound                     Effects on Humans
        Short - Term            Long - Term

High amplitude / loud • High blood pressure • Damage to eardrums


• Increased heart rates and loss of hearing
• Dilation of the pupils
in eyes

High frequency / high pitched • Severe headaches • Anxiety, emotional


disturbance
Effects on
Humans
Effects on Humans
Methods to reduce
Noise Pollution
Methods to reduce noise
pollution
 Reduce its effect
a) Use silencing devices
b) Create barriers
 Use earplugs
 Construct barriers
 Plant trees
c) Use noise absorbents
 Sound proof rooms
Methods to reduce noise
pollution
 Use policies and regulations
a) No honking policy
b) No loud activities after a certain time at
night
c) No factories close to residential areas
Methods to reduce Noise Pollution
Methods to reduce Noise Pollution
By :
Lakshmi Saji

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