Biologymedium · Past Paper
What is 'Biological Oxygen Demand' (BOD) an indicator of?
AAir pollution
BWater pollution
CSoil quality
DNoise levels
✓ Correct Answer: B — Water pollution
BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water.
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