Natural sounds, such as birdsong or wind rustling through leaves, are not typically considered to be noise pollution.

The decibel (dB) is the unit used to measure the intensity of sound.

Noise pollution has been linked to a number of health problems, including hearing loss, sleep disturbance, and cardiovascular disease. However, it is not known to improve cognitive function.

Noise pollution, sound pollution, and acoustic pollution are all terms used to describe the unwanted or excessive noise that can be produced by human activity.

Increasing the volume of music is not a potential solution to noise pollution, as it would only add to the problem.

The World Health Organization recommends that the maximum noise level for residential areas should not exceed 55 dB.

White noise is a constant, broadband noise that is not considered to be noise pollution.

Auditory masking is the phenomenon of perceiving sound as louder when it is presented in a noisy environment.

Noise pollution has been linked to a number of negative effects on wildlife, including hearing loss, stress, and reduced reproductive success. However, it is not known to improve foraging efficiency.

Noise control, noise reduction, and noise abatement are all terms used to describe the process of reducing noise levels.

Reducing noise pollution is not known to have a direct impact on energy consumption.

Natural noise, environmental noise, and ambient noise are all terms used to describe the unwanted or excessive noise that can be produced by natural sources.

Industrial activity is not typically a major source of noise pollution in rural areas.

Auditory unmasking is the phenomenon of perceiving sound as quieter when it is presented in a noisy environment.

Reducing the number of cars on the road is not a direct solution to noise pollution in urban areas, as it would only address one of the many sources of noise.