Which of the following is NOT the effect of noise? 

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  1. Fluorosis
  2. Hearing loss 
  3. Sleeplessness
  4. High blood pressure

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Option 1 : Fluorosis
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Excess of Fluorides: This leads to fluorosis disease that results in bone dismantling (fragile bone), dental fluorosis, and decolouration.

Pollution

  • Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment which causes adverse impacts on living beings as well as the environment.
  • The substances which cause pollution are known as pollutants.
Types of Noise Causes Consequences
Noise Pollution It is caused due to unwanted loud sounds in our surroundings.
  • High blood pressure
  • Headaches
  • Heart diseases
  • Sleep irregularities
  • Stress
  • Hearing loss. 
Air Pollution

 

  • Burning fossil fuels
  • Exhaust gases from industries and factories
  • Increase risk of respiratory illness and cardiovascular problems.
  • Global warming 
  • Ozone layer depletion
Water Pollution

 

  • Disposing of untreated industrial sewage into water bodies
  • Agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers
  • Human and animal wastes
  • Increases in toxic chemicals (such as mercury) in water bodies
  • Increased risk of water-borne diseases (diarrhea, skin diseases, stomach problems, etc.,)
  • Disruption of the ecosystem
Soil Pollution

 

  • Intensive farming and use of excessive chemical fertilizer.
  • Dumping of industrial waste
  • Mining activities
  • Dust from toxic soil may cause respiratory problems or even lung cancer.
  • Loss of soil nutrients
  • Impacts the natural flora and fauna 
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