Question

Gizmo Quiz on Natural Selection

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Question
What is the most likely explanation of the data shown below?

data table

Responses

There has been a drought in the area that is affecting all life forms.
There has been a drought in the area that is affecting all life forms.

The population of natural predators of the moths has gotten smaller.
The population of natural predators of the moths has gotten smaller.

The moths are living in an environment with light trees.
The moths are living in an environment with light trees.

​​​​​​The moths are living in an environment with dark trees.

Answer 1

Answer: ​​​​​​The moths are living in an environment with dark trees.

Step-by-step explanation: Dark moths can blend in with the shadowed environment, giving them the advantage. Natural selection will occur and eliminate light moths.