The Effect of Noise Pollution on Pollinator Biodiversity
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Anthecology, Pollination, pollinators, Environment, Ecology, Noise PollutionAbstract
Pollinators are a crucial aspect of maintaining our environment and provide virtually all of the food humans consume in order to survive on this planet. However, as the earth becomes increasingly populous, the threats that pollinators and other organisms face today are becoming more vulnerable. Noise pollution, despite having extensive consequences on local wildlife, has remained a subject relatively unstudied. My study aims to provide a greater understanding of the threats pollinators face today by analyzing the relationship between noise and pollinator biodiversity. To do this, in my study I compare a wilderness trail and a large music venue. My research determines whether the presence of noise affects pollinator biodiversity in the surrounding area and measures the significance of these effects. By using scientific observation, data collection, and scientific analysis, my study investigates and evaluates whether or not there is a correlation between exposure to high intensity noise and pollinator biodiversity.
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