Biological oxygen demand: Another term for BOD; the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water.
How to apply it: Apply BOD measurements to assess water quality — clean water has BOD < 2 mg/L, while sewage may exceed 200 mg/L.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
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