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UNIT III POLLUTION

Classification of pollutants includes Quantitative Pollutants, which are natural substances that, when present in
high amounts, surpass a safe level in the atmosphere. Qualitative Pollutants are those not found in nature but
introduced through human activity. Biodegradable Pollutants occur in nature but become harmful when their
levels rise, while Non-biodegradable Pollutants are those absent in the environment and generated by humans.

The best ways to reduce air pollution include using public transport, turning off lights when not needed,
recycling, avoiding plastic bags, minimizing forest fires and smoking, opting for fans over air conditioning,
using chimney filters, and avoiding firecrackers.

Noise is a major pollutant, derived from the word "nausea," and it is unavoidable in many machines. Noise can
be categorized as environmental, caused by others, or experienced directly. It negatively impacts human health
and well-being.

Sources of noise pollution include road traffic, air traffic, railways, industries, construction, consumer products,
and various other origins.

Health effects of noise pollution include sleep disturbances, which can change mood and impair performance.
Continuous noise above 30 dB can disrupt sleep, and irregular noise can increase the chance of being awakened.
Cardiovascular disturbances from noise pollution can affect humans temporarily and permanently, potentially
leading to cardiovascular diseases. Mental health can also be impacted by noise, intensifying existing disorders
and causing anxiety, stress, and mood changes. Impaired task performance is another concern, especially in
school and work settings, where noise negatively affects focus, problem-solving, and memory. Negative social
behavior and annoyance from noise can lead to feelings of anger, anxiety, and helplessness.

Environmental effects on animals include damage to their nervous systems, anxiety, and disrupted breeding
patterns due to high noise levels. Noise can also weaken buildings by creating waves that strike their walls.

Ways to prevent or minimize noise pollution include understanding its causes, maintaining vehicles,
implementing noise limits set by the government, using quieter machinery in factories, planting trees to absorb
sound, and promoting awareness of noise pollution’s impacts. Avoiding unnecessary car horn use and turning
off vehicle engines when not in use can also help.

Solutions for noise pollution include planting vegetation around noise sources, regular vehicle servicing, using
sound-absorbing materials in buildings, providing workers with hearing protection, lubricating machinery, and
installing soundproof doors and windows. Regulations should be in place to limit loudspeakers in public spaces,
and factories should be located away from residential areas.

Community planning should focus on long-term noise reduction strategies, and social programs should educate
the public about noise pollution's causes and effects. For roadway noise, solutions include building barriers,
buffer zones, and using dense vegetation. Different pavement types may also be explored, but more research is
needed for effective noise reduction through pavement.

Noise control strategies influence the source, path, and receiver, and involve reducing noise at the source,
altering how noise travels, and using protective equipment to shield listeners.

Health effects of noise pollution include hearing impairment, which can cause a ringing sensation in the ears
known as tinnitus, potentially leading to noise-induced hearing loss. Noise also disrupts spoken communication,
affecting concentration, confidence, and interpersonal relationships, which may result in increased accidents and
impaired academic performance.

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