Noise pollution

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Noise pollution

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What loud sounds do you hear everyday?

Noise pollution is any unwanted or disturbing sound that harms the health and well being of humans or animals.

What is it?

Sounds are measured in units called decibels.

In the U.A.E , permitted noise level during the day is 40-50dbA (7am to 8pm), while at night, a level of 30-40 dbA is acceptable (8pm to 7am).

How is it measured ?

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What is the definition Noise Pollution?

• Unwanted noise

• Excess noise produced by humans

• Unwanted noise that distrubs all life 

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A sound which is not pleasing your ears

• Audible sound

• Music

• Noise

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Which one is not a cause of noise pollution?

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What is a Decibel (dB)?

• a unit for how long a thing is

• a unit for how loud a sound is

• a unit for how heavy a thing is

• annoyance, irritability

• hearing loss or impairment

• stress

• heart disease

• sleep disruption

• hinders child development

Effects of noise pollution on humans

• annoyance, irritability

• hearing loss or impairment

• stress

• heart disease

• sleep disruption

• hinders child development

Effects of noise pollution on humans