Question
The peppered moth population in England experienced a shift during the Industrial revolution. Which choice correctly identifies a positive correlation regarding the increase in 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 black moth populations and decreased air pollution
the correlation between black moth populations and decreased air pollution
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
Responses
the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation
the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation
the correlation between black moth populations and decreased air pollution
the correlation between black moth populations and decreased air pollution
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
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct choice that identifies a positive correlation regarding the increase in peppered moth populations in England during the late 1800s is:
**the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation.**
This statement reflects the idea that increased air pollution (which darkened the trees due to soot) provided better camouflage for black (melanic) peppered moths, leading to a decrease in predation rates on them compared to the lighter-colored moths, thereby allowing the black moth population to increase.
**the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation.**
This statement reflects the idea that increased air pollution (which darkened the trees due to soot) provided better camouflage for black (melanic) peppered moths, leading to a decrease in predation rates on them compared to the lighter-colored moths, thereby allowing the black moth population to increase.