Which choice correctly identifies a positive correlation regarding the increase in black peppered moth populations in England during the late 1800s?(1 point)

Responses

the correlation between air pollution and white moth predation
the correlation between air pollution and white moth predation

the correlation between black moth populations and predation of black moths
the correlation between black moth populations and predation of black moths

the correlation between air pollution and white moth populations
the correlation between air pollution and white moth populations

the correlation between air pollution and black moth predation

1 answer

The correct choice that identifies a positive correlation regarding the increase in black peppered moth populations in England during the late 1800s is:

the correlation between air pollution and white moth populations

This correlation suggests that as air pollution increased, the white moth populations decreased because they were more visible to predators against the darker, soot-covered backgrounds, allowing the darker black moths to thrive.