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What is the impact of noise pollution on children?
Decreased reading ability, hyperactivity, poor speech development, and stress.
How does noise pollution affect adults?
Increased blood pressure and difficulty concentrating.
How does noise pollution affect animal communication?
Loud noises make it hard for animals to communicate; birds sing louder, bats struggle with echolocation.
What is the impact of underwater noise on marine life?
Disrupts whale and dolphin communication, causes hearing loss, and alters migration patterns.
Why is the decibel scale important to understand?
It's logarithmic, meaning small increases represent large jumps in loudness.
Describe the impact of noise pollution on marine life.
Disrupts communication, causes hearing loss, and alters migration patterns in whales and dolphins.
How can regulations and standards reduce noise pollution?
Governments can set limits on noise from construction, factories, and transport.
How do noise barriers help mitigate noise pollution?
Walls, fences, and noise-absorbing materials can block or reduce noise.
How does quieter technology contribute to noise reduction?
Electric vehicles and low-noise aircraft reduce noise levels.
How does public transportation help reduce noise pollution?
Buses and trains are generally quieter than individual cars.
How do green spaces mitigate noise pollution?
Trees and vegetation can absorb sound and reduce noise in urban areas.
Explain how noise regulations can mitigate noise pollution.
Regulations set limits on noise levels, reducing the impact of construction and other sources.
Define Decibel (dB).
Unit to measure sound intensity; logarithmic scale.
What does CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control.
What does NIOSH stand for?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Define Noise Pollution.
Harmful or annoying levels of noise.