Question

Look at a cartoonist's presentation of a kind of pollution given below.

1. Name the kind of pollution.
2. List the sources of pollution.
3. Mention any two harmful effects of this pollution.

Answer 1

1. Noise pollution.
2. Noise sources include industrial machines, workshops, trains, automobiles, jet aircraft, loud conversations, radios, televisions, loudspeakers, and music in public spaces.
3.            
   1. It affects sleep and causes anxious irritation.
   2. A sudden, loud sound can damage the eardrum. Prolonged noise can even lead to deafness.