Question

Which choice correctly identifies a positive correlation regarding the increase in black peppered moth populations in England during the late 1800s?(1 point)
Responses

the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation
the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation

the correlation between air pollution and white moth populations
the correlation between air pollution and white moth populations

the correlation between air pollution and white moth predation
the correlation between air pollution and white moth predation

the correlation between black moth populations and predation of black moths

Answer 1

The correct choice that identifies a positive correlation regarding the increase in black peppered moth populations in England during the late 1800s is:

**the correlation between air pollution and white moth predation.**

This reflects the idea that increased air pollution (which darkened the trees) favored the darker black peppered moths over the lighter white moths, leading to a decrease in white moth populations due to increased predation, and thus a positive correlation between the increase of black moths and the predation of white moths.