How did the Industrial Revolution impact the population of peppered moths in Britain? (1 point)
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The dark-colored moths became more common.
The dark-colored moths became more common.
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become unequal.
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become unequal.
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become equal.
The Industrial Revolution caused the proportions of each color morph in the population to become equal.
The light-colored moths became more common.
The light-colored moths became more common.
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The correct response is:
The dark-colored moths became more common.
This change occurred because the pollution from the Industrial Revolution darkened trees and buildings, making the lighter-colored moths more visible to predators, while the darker moths had a greater survival advantage in the altered environment.
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