Measurement of the rate of O2 consumption in unit volume of water over a period of time is done to find out:
Correct answer: B. Biological oxygen demand
- A. Biogas generation
- B. Biological oxygen demand
- C. Biosynthetic path way
- D. Fermentation
Explanation
Biological oxygen demand is estimated from the oxygen consumed by microorganisms while decomposing organic matter in water over a specified period. A high BOD indicates heavier organic pollution and less dissolved oxygen available for aquatic life.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Forest Ecology
837 free Forest Ecology MCQs from Forestry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Forestry questions like this
Forestry is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
More Forest Ecology questions
The toxic effect of carbon monoxide is due to its greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen by (appro.)
The maximum biomagnification would be in which of the following in case of aquatic ecosystem?
Presence of SO2 in atmosphere is indicated by:
The supersonic jets cause pollution by thinning of:
Green house effect refers to:
Carbon monoxide is a pollutant because: