Practice Biodegradation And Microorganism Role (3.1) - Analysis Methods – Introduction and Water Quality Parameters

Practice: Biodegradation and Microorganism Role

Lesson 3.1Analysis Methods – Introduction and Water Quality Parameters

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Question 1.
What is biodegradation?
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Think about how waste gets decomposed in the environment.
Question 2.
Name one type of microorganism involved in biodegradation.
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These are often found in composting processes.
3Question 3.
What does BOD measure?
- The amount of solid waste
- The oxygen demand by microorganisms
- The amount of nutrients present
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Remember, it relates to the health of aquatic environments.
4Question 4.
The process of biodegradation is primarily performed by what?
- True
- False
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Focus on the role of living organisms.
Question 5.
Design a simple experiment to measure BOD in a water sample collected from a nearby river. What factors would you need to control for accurate results?
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Consider the environmental conditions present when you've collected the water.
Question 6.
Analyze the potential threats of high BOD levels due to urban runoff in a river.
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Think about how changes in oxygen levels can affect various forms of life.

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