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Other Types of Pollution - Coggle Diagram
Other Types of Pollution
Light pollution
is the brightening of the night sky
consequences
makes it impossible to see stars and interferes with astronomical observation
Near Residental light pollution can also degrade the quality of life for residents
uses more energy and may affect human health and sleep cycles
is caused by
streetlamps shining light in all directions
instead of downwards towards the street
advertising
billboards
night-time sporting
entertainment events
Noise pollution
is any loud sound that is either harmful or annoying to humans and animals
may be
temporary
permanent
Effects
high blood pressure
general degradation of lifestyle.
hearing loss
disruption to human stress levels
disturbs wildlife and causes
decreasing their ability to hear prey
nervousness
examples
aeroplanes
helicopters
motor vehicles
construction
sporting events and concerts
Radioactive pollution
is a rare but it can be deadly
is caused by
leakage
improper nuclear waste disposal
nuclear power plant accidents
uranium mining operations
It may result
cancer
sterilization
birth defects
sterilise the soil
contribute to water and air pollution