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Write a short note on noise pollution.
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Solution
- Noise pollution is caused by loud sounds.
- Loud music, the sounds of motor vehicles, fireworks, and machines cause noise pollution which affects the environment.
- We all like a quiet and peaceful place since unpleasant or loud sounds disturb us.
- Continuous noise disturbs our sleep and does not let us study.
- It leads to stress and health impacts such as high blood pressure and hearing loss.
- Loud noise or music can damage our ears.
- It also disturbs animals. For example in noisy areas birds have to communicate louder so they can hear each other.
- Even underwater noise pollution from ships can make whales lose their way as they use sounds to navigate.
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