Description : What effects noise pollution can lay on our lives? -Geography
Last Answer : The unwanted lout sound from vehicles, industrial and construction activities etc. creates noise pollution. This affects heart rate, blood pressure, stress, and psychological effects etc. The effects ... Blood pressure increases. 3. Cause irritation and leads to stress. 4. Physiological effects.
Description : What is noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Noise pollution is any undesirable sound dumped into the atmosphere leading to health hazards.
Description : What are the important sources of noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of noise pollution are : Natural: Thunder, cyclones, lightning, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, water falls, ocean waves. Man-made: Industrial noise, automobiles, air crafts, domestic noise, mining etc.
Description : What are the measures to control noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Industries must be located away from the residential areas. 2. Construction of sound proof walls in the factories. 3. Restricting unnecessary use of sirens, horns and loud speakers. 4. ... 5. Protective instruments the workers in the industries. 6. Noise producing vehicles must be checked.
Description : Noise pollution refers to the state of unbearable and uncomfortable to human beings -Geography
Last Answer : (i) A regular awakening campaign. (ii) Extension of education and individual efforts. (iii) Harmony, fraternity and cooperation.
Description : Name the different types of environmental pollution. -Geography
Last Answer : The different types of environmental pollution are:- 1. Air pollution 2. Water pollution 3. Soil pollution 4. Noise pollution.
Description : What are the measures to control water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Industrial effluents must be treated. 2. Drinking water sources must be kept clean. 3. Sewage treatment plants, disposal of waste on the water bodies must be controlled.
Description : What is environmental pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Environmental pollution is the unfavorable alteration of . our surrounding, wholly or partly by human action through direct and indirect effects.
Description : What are the measures to control air pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Control of gaseous pollutants. 2. Contrpl of emission from automobiles. 3. Planting more trees. 4. Use of non-conventional energy sources. 5. Awareness programme, legal control literacy and education.
Description : What tis water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Water pollution is alteration in physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water which may have harmful effects on human and aquatic life.
Description : What are the important sources of water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of water pollution are : Natural: Soil erosion, landslides, volcanic eruption, decay and decomposition of plants and animals etc.. Man made: Industrial effluents, urban waste, domestic waste, agricultural waste, thermal waste, oil spill, nuclear waste etc.
Description : Name the different kinds of water pollution. -Geography
Last Answer : Water pollution is of different types. 1. Sea or ocean water pollution 2. Ground water pollution 3. River water pollution 4. Lake pollution. Etc.
Description : What is soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Soil pollution is decrease in the quality of soils either due to human sources or natural sources by both.
Description : What are the results of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : It results in the increase of soil erosion, lack of humus, decrease in soil microorganisms, plant nutrients etc.
Description : What are the sources of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Sources of soil pollution, industrial and mining waste. Domestic and urban waste, agricultural waste, nuclear waste etc.
Description : Explain any five reasons for water pollution in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The five reasons for water pollution in India are as follow: (i) Sewage And Waste Water: Sewage, garbage and liquid waste of households, agricultural lands and factories are discharged into ... isotopes are used are sources of nuclear waste which can pollute the entire water sources of ajegion.
Description : “Wind energy is absolutely pollution free, inexhaustible source of energy”. Discuss the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The mechanism of energy conversion from blowing wind is simple. The kinetic energy of wind through turbines is converted into electrical energy. (ii) The permanent wind systems-trade winds, ... generate energy as per their requirement and investment. A bright future is seen in this field.
Description : India is a country of cultural activities such as pilgrimage, religious fairs and tourism which cause surface water pollution. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Awakening (ii) Cooperation (iii) Eco-friendly
Description : Name any two diseases that are caused by air pollution. -Geography
Last Answer : Asthma and T.B.
Description : Mention two natural sources of water pollution in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides (ii) Industrial effluents
Description : What are the implications of pollution of river water? -Geography
Last Answer : The implications of the pollution in rivers are: (1) Scarcity of water (2) Increase in global warming (3) Threatens aquatic flora and fauna. (4) This water when used by animals and plants can be a cause of health issues.
Description : Give a list of major pollution can lay an impact on our lives? -Geography
Last Answer : The major types of pollution are : 1. Air Pollution: It occurs when the atmosphere is filled with undesirable gases like Sulphur dioxide and Carbon Monoxide. The particles that settle down ... creates noise pollution. This affects heart rate, blood pressure, stress, and psychological effects etc.
Description : Which industries are responsible for water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : When organic and inorganic waste from industries get discharged into the rivers, it results in water pollution. The industries that increase water pollution are paper, pulp, chemical, ... discharge untreated wastes into a waterbody which eventually hampers the ecological balance of the region.
Description : Name the different types of pollution which lead to the degradation of the environment. -Geography
Last Answer : Even though there are various causes that are leading to the degradation of the environment but the increase in pollution cannot be ignored. Moreover, the development of the industries is ... saws, pneumatic, and electric drills. All this pollution affects the environment in various ways.
Description : What are the positive effects of noise pollution?
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Description : List the effects of noise pollution.
Last Answer : a) Noise pollution directly affects the human nervous system, causing deafness, headache, high blood pressure and heart disorders. b) Noise causes behavioural discomforts. c) Noise pollution also affect animals
Description : What are the effects of soil pollutants? -Geography
Last Answer : The effects of soil pollutants are it decreases the fertility of the soil, converts the region into wasteland, destroys the micro organisms in the soil etc.
Description : Briefly explain any two adverse effects of small and fragmented holdings on agricultural productivity -Geography
Last Answer : Effects of small fragmented holdings on agricultural productivity are : 1. Low agricultural productivity and backward state of our agriculture is due to the large amount of time and ... of fertile agricultural land is wasted in providing boundaries. The farmer cannot concentrate on improvements.
Description : Mention two detrimental effects of tourism on the surrounding environment. -Geography
Last Answer : The unplanned and unchecked growth of tourist centers deprive them of their original charm and beauty and prove detrimental for places like Shimla, Darjeeling and Mussoorie. Even drinking water is not ... unplanned growth tarnishes the image of the concerned spot, e.g. Taj Mahal, Meenakshi Temple.
Description : Mention four effects of a rapidly growing population on development. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Fast growing population has its own implications because it nullifies all achievements in economic and social spheres and is largely responsible for environmental degradation. 2. It is ... suffers from hunger, starvation and malnutrition and does not have access to proper healthcare.
Description : What is acid rain ? Mention two of its effects. -Geography
Last Answer : Acid rain is a type of air pollution. Sulphur dioxide emitted by industries, volcanoes and released during combustion of sulphur bearing fossil fuels combines with water vapour in the atmosphere to form ... for scarring buildings and monuments. 2. It corrods metals and turn soil and water acidic.
Description : Mention two favourable effects of the Himalayas on the economy of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two favourable effects of the Himalayas on the economy of India are : 1. There are many hill stations which encourage tourism in India. It also provides attraction for adventure seekers such ... are the source of numerous raw material for various industries which effects the economy of India.
Description : How do industries create thermal and noise pollution ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Hot water from factories when is allowed to flow into rivers and ponds is caused thermal pollution. Thermal pollution would affect on aquatic life greatly. Industrial and constructional ... machineries create unwanted sound of intolerable nature which impaired human ears and nervous breakdown.
Last Answer : Hot water from factories when is allowed to flow into rivers and ponds is caused thermal pollution.
Description : Sound become hazardous noise pollution at which level? -Do You Know?
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Description : Can noise pollution cause brain damage ?
Last Answer : Noise pollution causes sleep disturbances , anger , restlessness and mental illness in the brain.
Last Answer : : Noise pollution is the sudden noise , noise , or noise at different levels.
Description : Maximum permissible limit of noise as per "Noise Pollution Rules 2000 of India" is:
Last Answer : Maximum permissible limit of noise as per "Noise Pollution Rules 2000 of India" is: A. 60 decibles B. 70 decibels C. 80 decibels D. 100 decibels.
Description : In which year Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended to include noise as an air pollutant?
Last Answer : In which year Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended to include noise as an air pollutant? A. 1972 B. 1981 C. 1987 D. 1990
Last Answer : In which year Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended to include noise as an air pollutant ... . Noise C. Water D. None of the above
Description : Sounds above what level are considered hazardous noise pollution?
Last Answer : Sounds above what level are considered hazardous noise pollution? A. 180 dB B. 140 dB C. 100 dB D. 80 dB
Last Answer : Maximum permissible limit of noise as per "Noise Pollution Rules 2000 of India" is: A. 75 dB B. 65 dB C. 55dB D. 45dB
Description : Exposure to noise pollution causes
Last Answer : Exposure to noise pollution causes A. Increases heat beat B. Constriction of blood vessels C. Dilation of pupil D. All the above
Last Answer : Sounds above what level are considered hazardous noise pollution? A. Above 30 dB B. Above 80 dB C. Above 100 dB D. Above 120 dB
Description : The noise pollution is measured in:
Last Answer : The noise pollution is measured in: A. hertz B. fathoms C. nanometers D. decibles