2.2.3 - Natural Organic Matter (NOM)
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Practice Questions
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What does NOM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of organic materials.
What does BOD measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the process of degradation.
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What does NOM refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember the components of water quality.
True or False: BOD measures only biodegradable organic matter.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of biodegradable.
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Assume a river shows a rapid increase in BOD levels over a few weeks. What factors could contribute to this, and how might it affect local aquatic life?
💡 Hint: Consider human activities impacting waterways.
You are tasked with monitoring a lake with changing COD levels. If the COD shows a significant rise, what steps would you take to identify the pollution source?
💡 Hint: Focus on the regions surrounding the water source.
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