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प्रश्न
List sources of noise pollution in your surroundings.
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उत्तर
Some sources of noise pollution are as follows:
- Televisions and transistors running at high volumes
- Loudspeakers and crackers
- Horns of buses, cars and trucks
- Home appliances such as mixer, desert coolers, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain in what way noise pollution is harmful to humans.
Write the answer in your own words.
What is meant by noise pollution?
Write any three ways by which noise pollution affects the human body adversely. List any three steps that should be followed in order to reduce noise pollution.
Look at a cartoonist's presentation of a kind of pollution given below.
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- Name the kind of pollution.
- List the sources of pollution.
- Mention any two harmful effects of this pollution.
Explain the Term: Ammonification
Write the answer in your own words.
What measures will you take to control noise pollution?
Complete the table.
| Nature of sound | Unpleasant | Pleasant |
| Speaking | ||
| Whispering | ||
| Aeroplane sounds | ||
| Horns of Vehicles | ||
| Railway Engine | ||
| Rustling of leaves | ||
| Neighing of a horse | ||
| Ticking of a clock |
What are the hazards of noise pollution?
Mention a few measures to be taken to reduce the effect of noise pollution.
Boojho saw a cracker burst at night at a distance from his house. He heard the sound of the cracker a little later after seeing the cracker burst. Give reason for the delay in hearing the sound.
