With Increased Levels of Oxidizable Materials, the Biochemical Oxygen Demand

question 10

Multiple Choice

With increased levels of oxidizable materials, the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) will

• A) increase.
• B) decrease.
• C) remain the same.
• D) increase or decrease depending on the nature of the materials involved.

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