Noise Pollution
Liam Thomas
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers noise pollution, focusing on key terms like decibel (dB), CDC, and NIOSH. It explores the health impacts of noise on humans and animals, including effects on hearing, stress, communication, and marine life. Finally, it discusses various mitigation strategies such as regulations, noise barriers, quieter technologies, public transport, and green spaces. The guide also includes practice questions covering these concepts.
#🔊 Noise Pollution: A Last-Minute Study Guide 🎧
Hey AP Environmental Science superstar! Let's get you prepped and confident for the exam with a quick but thorough review of noise pollution. We’ll make sure everything clicks, even if it's the night before! 🚀
#📚 Key Vocabulary
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control - They're a big deal when it comes to public health, including how noise affects us. 🏥
- NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - These folks focus on workplace safety, including noise levels that can harm workers. 👷
- Decibel (dB): The unit we use to measure sound intensity. Remember, it's a logarithmic scale, so a small increase in decibels means a big jump in loudness! 📈
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#👂 How Loud is Too Loud?
Noise pollution isn't just annoying; it's a real pollutant that can cause serious harm. Think of it as the uninvited guest at your study party! 😫
According to the CDC and NIOSH, hearing damage starts at 85 dB. Normal conversation is around 60 dB, but construction sites can hit 100 dB, causing permanent damage in just 15 minutes! 🚧
#🤕 Impacts on Humans
- Children: Long-term exposure to loud noise can lead to decreased reading ability, hyperactivity, poor speech development, and stress. 📚
- Adults: High noise levels can cause increased blood pressure and difficulty concentrating. 🤯
Don't underestimate the impact of chroni...
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