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Key industries that produce noise pollution... select all that apply.
Suggested Answer: D
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Noise pollution stems from multiple industries, all relevant to supply chains:
* Construction: Heavy machinery (e.g., pile drivers) generates high-decibel noise, affecting sites and surroundings.
* Road Transport: Trucks, especially in urban logistics, produce traffic noise (e.g., engine roar, horns).
* Air Transport: Aircraft takeoffs/landings near airports create significant sound pollution.
The CIPS L3M6 module identifies these as major contributors, linking them to procurement decisions (e.g., choosing quieter vehicles) and site planning to minimize environmental impact, a core LO2 concern. All options apply, reflecting the broad scope of noise sources.
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26 comments · newest first
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Charlie
6 months ago
Construction is the worst, but road and air transport too.
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Santos
6 months ago
I’d go with D. They all contribute.
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Alisha
6 months ago
Definitely A, B, and C. They’re all noisy!
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Alva
7 months ago
I think all of them cause noise pollution.
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Dottie
7 months ago
Really? All of them? Sounds exaggerated.
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Gilma
7 months ago
Construction is the worst, no doubt!
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Kattie
7 months ago
I thought air transport was quieter these days?
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Van
7 months ago
D is the right choice, all of them contribute!
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Shaun
7 months ago
Definitely A, B, and C!
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Freeman
8 months ago
D is the way to go. I'm just glad they didn't include "your upstairs neighbor's dance recital" as a choice.
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Marci
8 months ago
D, for sure. I'm surprised they didn't include "your neighbor's dog barking at 3 AM" as an option.
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Christiane
8 months ago
D, no doubt. The only thing missing is the sound of my neighbor's lawnmower at 7 AM on a Sunday.
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Louvenia
9 months ago
Definitely D. I can't imagine a world without the soothing sounds of jackhammers, honking horns, and jet engines. Brings a tear to my ear.
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Kiley
9 months ago
D) All the above is the correct answer. Construction, road transport, and air transport are all major contributors to noise pollution.
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Viola
9 months ago
I want to say all the options are correct, but I’m a bit hesitant about whether road transport is as significant as the others.
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Latrice
9 months ago
I feel like air transport is a big one, but I can't recall if road transport was included in the examples we studied.
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Joaquin
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think all of them contribute to noise pollution, so maybe D is the right choice.
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France
10 months ago
I think construction definitely produces noise pollution, but I'm not sure about road transport.
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Alaine
10 months ago
I'm a little unsure about this. I know construction and road transport produce noise, but I'm not 100% sure about air transport. I don't want to just guess, so I'll have to think it through more carefully.
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Elliot
10 months ago
I've got this one! Construction, road transport, and air transport all involve loud machinery and vehicles, so the answer has to be D. All the above. Easy peasy.
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Enola
10 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. Construction equipment like jackhammers and heavy machinery definitely create a lot of noise. Road transport with all the cars, trucks, and buses is another obvious source. And planes taking off and landing can be really loud too. I think I'll go with option D.
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Ronald
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know construction and road transport create noise, but I'm not as confident about air transport. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Jaime
10 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'll just go through each option and think about which ones produce noise pollution.
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Audrie
4 months ago
Air transport is loud, so I’d say all the above.
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Judy
4 months ago
Road transport is noisy too, especially in cities.
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Dorothea
6 months ago
I think construction definitely makes a lot of noise.