Question

Which factor could have allowed the population of black peppered moths to increase in the late 1800s? (1 point)
• less vegetation
• less food
• less predation
• less rain

Answer 1

The factor that could have allowed the population of black peppered moths to increase in the late 1800s is **less predation**. During the industrial revolution in England, soot from factories darkened the trees, making the darker-colored moths less visible to predators compared to the lighter-colored moths. This reduced predation pressure likely contributed to the increase in the population of darker peppered moths.