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Kartik Kulkarni
NOISE POLLUTION
WHAT IS SOUND?
Sound is everything that we hear.
Anything capable of vibration and sending out
single or multiple frequencies can produce a
‘Sound’.
WHAT IS NOISE?
Noise is unwanted sound judged to be unpleasant,
loud or disruptive to hearing.
The unbearable volume or voice or sound that is
not suitable for human ear.
WHAT IS NOISE POLLUTION?
Noise pollution or sound pollution refers to the
presence of excessive and disturbing noise (from
machines, transportation systems, aircrafts, trains,
etc) in the environment that is very harmful to the
physical and mental health of the living beings on
earth.
SOURCES OF NOISE POLLUTION
Transportation systems
Construction of buildings, highways, and streets.
Bulldozers,digging machines,etc
Vehicle horn,noise from silenecer of a bike,etc
SOURCES OF NOISE POLLUTION
INDUSTRIAL NOISE:-
Loud speakers, plumbing, boilers, generators.
air conditioners, fans, and vacuum cleaners.
SOURCES OF NOISE POLLUTION
HOUSEHOLD SOURCES:-
Food Mixer,Grinder
Vacuum Cleaner
Washing machine and Dryer
Air Conditioner,Straighter and curlers
Cooler
Loud speaker
Neighbor's Barking Dog
EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION ON HUMANS