Which statement is correct about the population of peppered moths in modern Britain? (1 point)

Responses

The dark-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.
The dark-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.

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

The light-colored moths are most common due to light-colored tree bark.
The light-colored moths are most common due to light-colored tree bark.

The dark-colored moths are most common due to dark-colored tree bark.

1 answer

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

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

This reflects the changes in the environment due to reduced pollution, which has allowed the lighter-colored moths to blend in better with the lighter tree bark.