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प्रश्न
List two major harmful effects of the following:
Prolonged noise such as the one produced by crackers.
List one major harmful effect of each of the following:
Prolonged noise such as the one produced by crackers.
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उत्तर
- Prolonged exposure to the high decibel noise damages the eardrums and can cause permanent hearing impairment.
- Noise pollution can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension), constant headaches, and a lack of concentration.
- Prolonged noise can even lead to deafness.
Notes
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Explain the Term: 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 |
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Short answer type question
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