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How did the Industrial Revolution impact the population of peppered moths in Britain? (1 point)
Answered by GPT 3.5
The Industrial Revolution resulted in increased pollution and the widespread use of coal-powered factories in Britain. This led to a significant darkening of the tree trunks in industrial areas due to soot and pollution, making the light-colored peppered moths more visible to predators. As a result, the population of light-colored peppered moths decreased while the population of dark-colored peppered moths increased, as they were better camouflaged against the darker tree trunks. This phenomenon is known as industrial melanism.
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