Eutrophication:The process where excessive nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, enter a body of water leading to an overgrowth of algae and a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): BOD measures the amount of dissolved oxygen consumed by microorganisms during the decomposition of organic matter in water. Higher BOD indicates lower levels of dissolved oxygen.
Aerobic Respiration:The process by which organisms use oxygen to convert glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.