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Light/Noise
Term | Definition |
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Light Pollution | Poor use of, excessive, or unwanted artificial light |
Magnitude | Measurement of brightness. The lower it is, the brighter the light. |
Glare | Excessive brightness, can cause irritation |
Skyglow | Brightness in the night sky caused by cluster of light |
Light Trespass | Light going to unexpected and unwanted locations |
Circadian Rhythm | Natural, bodily, and often 24 hour cycle. Examples are sleep/wake, feeding, migration, etc. |
Noise Pollution | Unwanted and/or loud sounds |
Decibel (dB) | Measurement of sound. The higher it is, the louder the sound. |