Question

Which statement is correct about the population of peppered moths in modern Britain?
A. The light-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.
B. The dark-colored moths are most common due to antipollution regulations.
C. The light-colored moths are most common due to light-colored tree bark.
D. The dark-colored moths are most common due to dark-colored tree bark.

Answer 1

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

Antipollution measures reduced soot and allowed lichens to return, restoring lighter bark and favoring the camouflaged light (typica) form.