Presence of Excessive sounds or Unwanted sounds in our environment is called Noise Pollution
What causes Noise Pollution?
Motor Vehicles on Road
They produce lot of noise because of horns and sound of their engines
Bursting of Crackers
Bursting of crackers on festivals like Diwali produce lot of noise
Loudspeakers at High Volume
The sound of loudspeakers during election and festivals produce noise pollution
Construction of Building
During construction of building,lot of sound is produced due to different machines(like drilling machines) and use of hammer
Noise Pollution by different Appliances at home
Playing TV and Radio at high volume
Use of Kitchen Appliances(like Hand Mixer)
Electronic Appliances like desert cooler also produce lot of noise
Sound of Aeroplanes and Helicopters
They produce lot of sound during takeoff and landing
What are the harmful effects of Noise Pollution
Disturbs Sleep
We are not able to sleep at night if there is high noise pollution
Hypertension
Too much noise pollution can cause High BP (High Blood Pressure or Hypertension)
Temporary or Permanent Loss of Hearing
Too much noise pollution can cause temporary or permanent damage to our ears.
We may lose ability to hear
Lack of Concentration
We are not able to concentrate in studies in case there is high noise pollution
Headache and Irritation
Continuous noise can cause headache and irritation
Questions
NCERT Question 9 - List sources of noise pollution in your surroundings
NCERT Question 10 - Explain in what way noise pollution is harmful to humans.
