Question

- What measures can be taken to prevent noise pollution ?

Answer 1

Hint: The form of sound which is unpleasant to our ears is noise. Noise pollution is also known as environmental noise or sound pollution.

Complete answer:

Noise pollution is basically the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of them harmful to a level. Generally sound generated by vehicles, horns, loudspeakers, planes, construction etc. are reasons for noise pollution.

Measures can be taken to prevent noise pollution

$\bullet$ Shut the door when using noisy machines – we can shut the door after we turn on washing machines , dishwashers for kitchens or where it is kept or we can turn them on before leaving the room so that overlapping exposure to loud noises can be reduced.

$\bullet$ Using  earplugs :- Use of earplugs or earmuffs can bring down loud noises to a manageable level.

$\bullet$Lowering the  volumes :- We can listen to the songs , radios, fm , TVs in lower volumes.

$\bullet$ Stay away from noise :- Noise producing industries, airports, vehicles should be far away from residential areas as it is very dangerous for infants and senior citizens.

$\bullet$ Control Noise level near sensitive areas :- There should be control on noise level ( silent zones ) near schools, hospitals.

$\bullet$ Use Noise absorbents in noisy machineries :- We should check for pieces of machinery which are creating noise due to vibrations and put some noise absorbents to reduce noise. 

$\bullet$ Use Proper Lubrication and Better Maintenance .

Effects of noise pollution:

A. Damaged brain and hearing power

B. Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

C. Psychological disorders

D. Insomnia ( poor sleep ) 

E. Interfering with speech 

Note: Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound is associated with several health conditions including hypertension , high stress levels, tinnitus , hearing loss, sleep disturbances , cardiovascular diseases and other harmful and disturbing diseases.