Peppered moths use the adaptation of camouflage as protection from predators. They may have a variety of colors or shades, but b
efore the Industrial Revolution, they were typically white with black speckles. The Industrial Revolution in the 1880s introduced large-scale pollution into the environment. The pollution resulted in widespread, dark-colored staining of buildings and trees. Which of the following was the most likely effect of the Industrial Revolution on peppered moths in cities?
A.
The peppered moths developed a tolerance to smog and chemical waste.
B.
Over time, the white, speckled moths were outnumbered by plain white moths.
C.
The peppered moths adapted an improved sense of sight and smell.
D.
The population of light-colored moths decreased and the population of dark-colored moths increased.
D. The population of light-colored moths decreased and the population of dark-colored moths increased.
Explanation:
"The ‘textbook story’ of England’s famous peppered moths (Biston betularia) goes like this. The moth comes in light and dark (melanic) forms. Pollution from the Industrial Revolution darkened the tree trunks, mostly by killing the light-coloured covering lichen (plus soot).
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I thought I'd add a contrasting viewpoint of peppered-moths however.
He states that each of us will come to the end of this life on earth. He who can earn it should fight for the glory of his name. Fame after death is the noblest of goals. So he thinks being remembered and talked about after you die is the noblest of goals.
I believe it would be to inform, the particular excerpt isn't really informing about anything, and its not persuading the reader to do anything, simply attempting to entertain the reader with a story.
