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Question
Write the answer in your own words.
What is meant by noise pollution?
Solution 1
The disturbance produced in the environment due to an undesirable loud and harsh sound of level above 120 dB from the various sources such as loudspeakers, moving vehicles, etc. is called noise pollution.
Solution 2
Noise pollution is the excess of unwanted sound in the environment. It can adversely affect human and other living beings health.
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