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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.
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Question 1 of 11
What unit is primarily used to measure the intensity of sound? 🎧
Hertz
Watt
Decibel
Joule