Practice - Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
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Practice Questions
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What does BOD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the process involving oxygen and decomposition.
How long is the standard incubation period for a BOD test?
💡 Hint: Remember the common period used in environmental testing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main use of BOD in environmental science?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between BOD and water quality.
True or False: Higher BOD values indicate cleaner water.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what BOD implies about water quality.
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Challenge Problems
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In a lake, you measure an initial DO of 7.5 mg/L and after 5 days, the DO is 3.0 mg/L. Determine the BOD. If this lake receives a pollution warning above 4 mg/L, should the lake be considered polluted?
💡 Hint: Calculate the difference in DO and compare with the pollution threshold.
If a BOD analysis indicates very low oxygen depletion despite significant organic loading, discuss the potential reasons and suggest corrective actions.
💡 Hint: Think about factors affecting microbial action in BOD tests.
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