Light and Noise Pollution

Choose all that are types of Pollution, do not leave any out!

• Soil

• Metal

• Border

• Light

• Noise

Humans today have absolutely no impact on the planet Earth.

• True

• False

Reducing, Reusing and (a)   are the most popular ways of making a positive impact on pollution globally.

What is Light pollution?

• When light bulbs are thrown away.

• This is when light is scattered in all directions at times and in places that do not get natural light.

• When the lights are covered with coloured paper.

• When animals and plants fall sick because of the sun.

What is Noise pollution?

• When too many people talk at once.

• When the audio from a device is crackling loudly.

• When radio speakers are damaged.

• This comes from the activity of many sources, some are: transportation sources, car alarms, fire alarms, barking dogs and fireworks, etc.

What is affected by Light and Noise pollution?

• Everyone at home.

• Devices and electronics.

• Animals and their environment get disturbed, sometimes causing them to flee or get caught by predators.

• The Rainforest and animals deep inside.

Light and Noise pollution disrupt the Circadian rhythms of living animals?

• True

• False

How can someone measure Light and Noise Pollution?

-Choose all the answers that apply!

• Noise is measured by recording with a microphone to see how high the decibel level is.

• Listening closely to noise is a good measurement.

• Shining lights everywhere to see what happens.

• Light is measured based on intensity, which is how bright it is.

What can we do to prevent, reduce and solve these types of pollution?

• Cover all lights at night and turn off all speakers.

• Relocate any animals that are disrupted.

• Educate ourselves on the issue of pollution, and also spread the word to increase awareness and support.

• Send complaints to the Government.

Fill in the blank.

CAUSE, (a)   , SOLUTION