Environmental Economics — Economics STD 12 — Question

Types of Noise Pollution:
(I) Atmospheric Noise:
Atmospheric noise or static is caused by lighting discharges in thunderstorms and other natural electrical disturbances occurring in the atmosphere.
(II) Industrial Noise:

1. Industrial noise refers to noise that is created in the factories.
2. When sound becomes noise it becomes unwanted.
3. Heavy industries like ship building, iron and steel have long been associated with Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).

(III) Man made Noise:
The main sources of man-made noise pollution are ships, aircraft, seismic exploration, marine construction, drilling and motor boats.