Correct Answer - Option 4 : Noise pollution
Concept:
Noise pollution:
Noise pollution is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. According to the World Health Organization, sound levels less than 70 dB are not damaging to living organisms, regardless of how long or consistent the exposure is. Exposure for more than 8 hours to constant noise beyond 85 dB may be hazardous.
Impacts of noise pollution on a human being:
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Psychological effect: Affects the thinking, feeling, Emotions overall mental health of a person.
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Physical effect: Affects the external structure of a person.
Air pollution:
Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings or cause damage to the climate or to materials.
Impacts of air pollution on a human being:
- Respiratory diseases
- Cardiovascular damage
- Fatigue, headaches and anxiety
- Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat
- Damage to reproductive organs
- Harm to the liver, spleen and blood
- Nervous system damage.
