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Questions
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.
Solution
- 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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