Applied Science - Built Environment (5)
Pre Lab

In the first 2 columns on this chart, write down the types of sounds you hear in 24 hours and the sources of those sounds. For each sound on your list, decide the decibels of that noise. Then decide how necessary each noise is (somewhat, or not at all). Finally, make suggestions for reducing the noises on your list in the proper columns.

jet airplane, 100 feet away
air raid siren, nearby
rock music, amplified
riveter
busy street traffic
conversation in home
quiet radio in home
whisper
rustle of leaves
threshold of hearing

140 db
125 db
120 db
95 db
70 db
65 db
40 db
20 db
10 db
0 db

SOUND

SOURCE

DECIBEL

HOW
NECESSARY

HOW
REDUCED

         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
 

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