Practice - Biodegradation and Microorganism Role
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Practice Questions
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What is biodegradation?
💡 Hint: Think about how waste gets decomposed in the environment.
Name one type of microorganism involved in biodegradation.
💡 Hint: These are often found in composting processes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does BOD measure?
💡 Hint: Remember, it relates to the health of aquatic environments.
The process of biodegradation is primarily performed by what?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of living organisms.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple experiment to measure BOD in a water sample collected from a nearby river. What factors would you need to control for accurate results?
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental conditions present when you've collected the water.
Analyze the potential threats of high BOD levels due to urban runoff in a river.
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in oxygen levels can affect various forms of life.
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