Any distortion factor that blocks,disrupts,or distorts the message sent to the receiver,interfering with the communication process is known as a ____.

A) semantics
B) noise
C) crosstalk
D) filter

Noise refers to any factor that interferes with the communication process, whether it is external or internal to the system. This can include anything from physical noise to psychological, emotional, and cultural barriers that prevent accurate and effective communication. Semantics refers to the study of meaning in language, while crosstalk refers to interference between two or more communication channels. A filter can be used to remove unwanted noise or distortions in a signal, but it does not describe the source of the distortion itself.