Light Pollution

Light pollution is,

• the excessive or poor use of artificial outdoor light.

• a lighting of the night sky because of the moon and stars.

• a natural light during night time.

What causes of this solution?

• Street lamps

• Fire

• Billboard

• Vehicle light

Human, plants and other living creature need ____ for a healthy wellbeing.

• 9 hours of light and 15 hours of dark

• 14 hours of light and 10 hours of dark

• 18 hours of light and 6 hours of dark

• 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark

How does light pollution affect the environment?

• It disrupts ecosystems and wildlife.

• It has no impact on the environment.

• It helps in maintaining the balance of nature.

What are the negative effects of light pollution on human health?

• Disruption of sleep patterns and increased risk of diseases.

• Radio telescope disrupted due to the brightly lit surrounding.

• No impact on living creatures.

What type of animals most likely to be affected by light pollution?

• Diurnal animal

• Nocturnal animal

How does light pollution affect nocturnal animals?

• It has no impact on them

• It disrupts their natural behavior and habitats

• It helps them to adapt to changing environments

What help the baby turtle to reach the sea?

• Lamp

• Stars

• Wave's sound

• Moonlight

What is "sky glow"?

• Brightening of night sky due to the stars and moonlight.

• Brightening of night sky due to the street lamps, buildings, vehicle lamps and headlights.

How to reduce light pollution?

• Turn off light when not in use.

• Use energy efficient light bulb.

• Use motion sensors for outdoor/indoor lighting.

• Use minimum possible brightness setting on your electrical gadgets.