Match the Following:
Term : Description
1. Skyglow : A. Brightening of the night sky over populated areas due to excessive artificial light.
2. Glare : B. Unwanted or intrusive light spilling into areas where it is not needed, such as street lights entering bedroom windows.
3. Light Trespass : C. Intense and excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort and reduces visibility.
4. Clutter : D. Excessive grouping of bright, confusing, or misdirected lights, often seen in urban areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
(c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
(d) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D

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Match the Following:
Term : Description
1. Skyglow : A. Brightening of the night sky over populated areas due to excessive artificial light.
2. Glare : B. Unwanted or intrusive light spilling into areas where it is not needed, such as street lights entering bedroom windows.
3. Light Trespass : C. Intense and excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort and reduces visibility.
4. Clutter : D. Excessive grouping of bright, confusing, or misdirected lights, often seen in urban areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
(c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
(d) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D

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Skyglow: The brightening of the night sky over urban areas due to excessive artificial lighting. It reduces the visibility of stars and affects astronomical observations.
Glare: Intense and excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort and reduces visibility, especially for drivers and pedestrians.
Light Trespass: Unwanted or intrusive light that spills into areas where it is not needed, such as street lights shining into bedroom windows, disrupting sleep.
Clutter: Excessive grouping of bright, confusing, or misdirected lights, commonly seen in urban areas with too many illuminated billboards, streetlights, and signs, leading to visual confusion.

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Match the Following: Term : Description 1. Skyglow : A. Brightening of the night sky over populated areas due to excessive artificial light. 2. Glare : B. Unwanted or intrusive light spilling into areas where it is not needed, such as street lights entering bedroom windows. 3. Light Trespass : C. Intense and excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort and reduces visibility. 4. Clutter : D. Excessive grouping of bright, confusing, or misdirected lights, often seen in urban areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D (b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A (c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C (d) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D

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