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A jet plane taking off can damage ear drums with a brief exposure to sound of:

A150 dB or more
B50 dB or more
C80 dB or more
D100 dB or more
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 150 dB or more
1. Chronic lower noise also harms hearing. 2. 150 dB or more can permanently impair hearing. 3. Noise also causes sleeplessness and stress. _Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 16, Environmental Issues._
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