The natural selection among peppered moths of Manchester, England can be mainly attributed to to the abruptly increasing levels of Air Pollution in England as a result of thriving Industrial Revolution In the U.K.
Soot from power producing factories, etc resulted in complete eradication of lichens in the flora of the surrounding region.
The frequency of the newly evolved peppered moth increased as the dark colour was beneficial in a polluted environment like in Manchester.
Answer:
The correct statement is C. The pollutants will disrupt oxygen absorption in fish.
Explanation:
Motor oil and other fuels when dispose off in the water bodies, it causes suffocation in the marine animals and causes death. Motor oil or other fuel such as petrol, diesel etc are non polar solvent and water is a polar solvent so they are not dissolve with each other and the oil make a layer on the water surface and blocks oxygen.