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Question
Noise pollution may cause partial hearing impairment.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
The presence of excessive or unwanted sounds in the environment is called noise pollution. Major causes of noise pollution are the sounds of vehicles and explosions, including the bursting of crackers, machines, and loudspeakers.
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