A. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer before the number.
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1. Noise is
a. an unwanted noise b. an irritant c. a source of stress d. all of the above
2. Following contributes the maximum noise
a. transport sector b. industrial and construction machinery c. special events d. none of the above
b. when it comes from jackhammers
d. when it comes from fireworks
b. It can damage your hearing
3. When does noise become pollution?
a. when it gets too loud or lasts too long
c. when it is beside your house
4. How can noise pollution affect your health?
a. It can give you headaches
c. It can make it hard for you to sleep d. all answers are correct
5. Noise pollution is
a. dangerous
b. not a good thing c. invisible d. all answers are correct
6. Noise pollution is being caused by?
a. traffic b. airports c. kids d. all of the above
7. What is noise pollution?
environmental quality
a. Unwanted or excessive sound that can have deleterious effects on human health, wildlife, and
b. The deposition of solid or liquid waste materials on land or underground in a manner that can contaminate the
soil and groundwater, threaten public health, and cause unsightly conditions and nuisances.
c. Refers to the release of pollutants into the air that are detrimental to human health and the planet as a whole
d. None of the above
8. Noise pollution can cause
a. hypertension b. hearing loss c. sleep disturbances d. all of the above
9. Roadways noise can be reduced by
a. use of noise barriers
b. having speed limit of vehicles
c. alteration of roadway surface texture d. all of the above
10. Following is used for measuring intensity of sound
a. Sound level meter b. Frequency meter c. both a and b d. none of the above
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