Environmentalhard · Past Paper
In the environment, 'BOD' is usually measured over a period of how many days?
A1 day
B5 days
C30 days
D1 year
✓ Correct Answer: B — 5 days
BOD5 is the standard test where the consumption of oxygen is measured over a 5-day incubation period at 20 degrees Celsius.
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