Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD): A measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen consumed by microorganisms decomposing organic matter in water; high BOD indicates organic pollution.
How to apply it: Apply BOD to explain why sewage discharge reduces dissolved oxygen and kills fish.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
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