a sound, especially one that is loud .

The four types of noise are physical, physiological,

psychological, and semantic. or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.

Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is the propagation
of noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life. The source of
outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport, and propagation
systems. The most common source of noise pollution by far, the one that affects the most
people on the planet, is motor vehicles. Aircraft and industrial machinery are also major
sources. Additional noise pollution is contributed by office machines, sirens, power tools,
and other equipment.

The most common source of noise pollution by far, the one that affects the most people on
the planet, is motor vehicles. Aircraft and industrial machinery are also major sources.
Additional noise pollution is contributed by office machines, sirens, power tools, and other
equipment.

 External or outer ear, consisting of: Pinna or auricle. This is the outside part of the
ear. ...
 Tympanic membrane (eardrum). The tympanic membrane divides the external ear
from the middle ear.
 Middle ear (tympanic cavity), consisting of: Ossicles. ...
 Inner ear, consisting of: Cochlea.
 Muffling of speech and other sounds

 Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a

crowd

 Trouble hearing consonants

 Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly

 Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio

 Withdrawal from conversations

 Avoidance of some social settings

 Damage to the inner ear. Aging and exposure to loud noise may cause wear
and tear on the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to
the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical
signals aren't transmitted as efficiently, and hearing loss occurs.

Higher pitched tones may become muffled to you. It may become difficult for
you to pick out words against background noise.
  Gradual buildup of earwax. Earwax can block the ear canal and prevent
conduction of sound waves. Earwax removal can help restore your hearing.

 Ear infection and abnormal bone growths or tumors. In the outer or

middle ear, any of these can cause hearing loss.

 Ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation). Loud blasts of

noise, sudden changes in pressure, poking your eardrum with an object and
infection can cause your eardrum to rupture and affect your hearing.
 (i) Industrial Sources:
 (ii) Transport Vehicles:
 (iii) Household:
 (iv) Public Address System:
 (v) Agricultural Machines:
 (vi) Defence Equipment:
 (vii) Miscellaneous Sources:
 (i) Physical Effects:
Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage
physiological health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels,
tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful and disturbing effects.