Question

Which change in the environment led to more dark-colored peppered moths?

A. A decreased amount of burning coal to turn tree bark dark
B. An increased number of birds that eat dark-colored moths
C. A decreased number of light-colored moths on the trees
D. An increased amount of dark soot made by burning coal

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

if there is more dark soot, then there is more of a chance that they won't be seen

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Peppered moths were originally more white in coloring due to needing to be able to blend into the trees. But during the industrial revolution, more smog and soot was being produced, causing the trees to become more black in color, making it harder for the moths to blend in. Therefore, resulting in the need for genetic mutations within the moths to help them better blend into their surroundings to avoid predators. (I just recently took this test too)

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