Noise pollution is also known as _____________.
Environmental noise
Sound pollution
Both
Noise pollution has the capacity to disrupt only human activity.
True
False
Which of the following is not a source of outdoor noise pollution?
Machinery
Transportation
Whistles
_________ building that is built near residential areas can result in noise pollution.
Commercial
Industrial
Both
Can wind turbines be a cause of noise pollution?
Yes
No
The earliest form of noise pollution that has been recorded are from ancient _____________.
Rome
Turkey
Greece
Noise pollution associated with ____________ is an emerging environmental degradation in many developing countries.
Turbo engines
Water current
Electricity generators
Any noise that is above __________ decibels is considered to be noise pollution.
45
50
65
People exposed to loud sounds on a regular basis suffer hearing loss.
True
False
Noise can impact the lives of animals by increasing the risk of death due to ____________.
Increase in aggressiveness
Altering predator
Both
Which of the following health issues of human beings is not associated with noise pollution:
Hypertension
Diarrhoea
Tinnitus
Can noise pollution cause indirect harm to the human brain and heart?
Yes
No
Noise pollution can cause ___________ in autistic patients.
Hyperacusis
Concussion
Migraine
Marine organisms navigate within the water with the help of ___________.
Echo
Sound
Reverberation
Sound is said to travel faster through ___________.
Water
Air
Land
Some species of whales have perished due to the noise pollution caused by military ___________.
Firing
Sonar
Both
Some forms of noise pollution can increase the _____________ in human beings.
Glucose level
Adrenaline level
Blood pressure
Wearing earplugs in noisy areas helps in preventing adverse effects of noise pollution from affecting an individual.
True
False
The city of _____________ has recorded the highest noise pollution level in the world.
Kolkata
Dhaka
New York
Is it possible to control artificially cause noise pollution?
Yes
No