Environmental pollution results from ‘the release of substances and energy from waste products of human activities. There are many types of pollution. They are classified on the basis of the medium through which pollutants are transported and diffused. Pollution can be classified into (i) air pollution, (ii) water pollution, (iii) land pollution and (iv) noise pollution.

Which of the following pollution is location specific?

Noise Pollution

Noise pollution is location specific and its intensity declines with an increase in distance from the source of pollution, i.e. industrial areas, arteries of transportation, airport, etc.