Noise pollution:
The unwanted sound is called noise. In other words, it can be also termed as loud sound. All the noises are noise pollution. It may affect or health as well such as sleep disorders, hearing loss, high blood pressures, and high stress levels and so on. It leads to displeasure.
Sound pollution:
Sound refers to what we hear. Sound is important for our daily lives. Sound becomes unwanted when it is in excess. It is not pleasure along with harmful. The main causes of sound pollution are: machines, vehicles, fireworks, emergency sirens and music performances. People those who have to work in sound polluted areas must use ear plugs.
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| Basis | Noise pollution | Sound pollution |
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| Definition | Harmful or annoying levels of noise (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
It is the noise pollution. (www.merriam-webster.com) |
| Synonyms | Contamination, noise maker, environmental pollution and sound pollution | Noise maker, contamination and environmental pollution |
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| Types | The types of nose pollution are:
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| Word origin | The word noise pollution was originated in 1966. | |
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