Which of the following is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water?
pH
Dissolved Oxygen
Turbidity
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. High BOD levels in water indicate a high level of organic pollutants, which can deplete the dissolved oxygen levels in water and harm aquatic life.
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