Which factor could have allowed the population of black peppered moths to increase in the late 1800s? (1 point)

Question

• less vegetation
• less food
• less predation
• less rain

Answer 1

The factor that could have allowed the population of black peppered moths to increase in the late 1800s is less predation. During the industrial revolution in England, soot from factories darkened the trees, making the darker-colored moths less visible to predators compared to the lighter-colored moths. This reduced predation pressure likely contributed to the increase in the population of darker peppered moths.