2.3 - Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
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Practice Questions
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What does BOD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it measures in water.
Is high BOD good or bad for a water body?
💡 Hint: Relate this to the needs of aquatic life.
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What is the primary measurement of BOD?
💡 Hint: Think about what microorganisms need to feed.
True or False: High BOD levels can indicate poor water quality.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of oxygen levels to life in water.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a case where a factory discharges high levels of effluent into a river. Explain how you would assess water quality using BOD and COD measurements.
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence and importance of information from both measurements.
Critically evaluate the limitations of relying solely on BOD during wastewater treatment management in an industrial setting.
💡 Hint: Consider the composition of industrial effluents.
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