Question

Which statement is correct about the population of peppered moths in modern Britain?
a. the dark-colored moths are most common due to dark-colored tree bark.
b. the light-colored moths are most common due to light-colored tree bark.
c. the light-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.
d. the dark-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.

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The correct statement about the population of peppered moths in modern Britain is:

c. the light-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.

This is because pollution in the past darkened tree bark, giving dark-colored moths a survival advantage. However, as antipollution regulations were implemented and air quality improved, the tree bark became lighter again, resulting in light-colored moths becoming more common once more.