Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of:
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Correct answer: Oxygen consumed to degrade organic matter in a water sample
BOD measures the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in a unit volume of water. High BOD indicates high levels of organic pollution and lower water quality.
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