Environmentalmedium · Past Paper
What is the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) a measure of?
ADissolved salts in water
BOrganic pollution in water
CAir quality
DRadioactivity
✓ Correct Answer: B — Organic pollution in water
BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in water; higher BOD indicates more pollution.
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