Peppered Moths and Industrial Melanism Quiz
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What is the habitat of peppered moths?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • South America
  • England, Europe, and North America (correct)
  • True or false: Peppered moths are found only in England.

    False

    Where are peppered moths found?

    Peppered moths are found in England, Europe, and North America.

    True or false: Peppered moth larvae look like small branches to avoid predators.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the larvae of peppered moths feed on?

    <p>Birch, willow, and oak leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do peppered moth larvae feed on?

    <p>Peppered moth larvae feed on birch, willow, and oak leaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Industrial Revolution caused dark smoke that affected the color of the peppered moths.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Industrial Revolution affect the color of peppered moths?

    <p>Factories burning coal for fuel caused dark smoke that covered the countryside and affected the moths, leading to a rise in the number of darker moths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the darkening of peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Factories burning coal for fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is industrial melanism?

    <p>Industrial melanism is a phenomenon where over 100 moth species darkened over time in polluted forests due to natural selection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the phenomenon where over 100 other moth species also darkened over time in polluted forests?

    <p>Industrial melanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Peppered moth color is not genetic and cannot be passed on to the next generation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the dominance of dark moths in a dark forest explained by natural selection?

    <p>Natural selection favored the survival of darker moths in polluted forests as they were better camouflaged against predators, allowing them to reproduce and pass on their genetic traits to the next generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Natural selection explains how the lighter moths became dominant in a dark forest.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did natural selection explain the dominance of dark moths in a dark forest?

    <p>Dark moths were better at hiding from predators in a dark forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is natural selection still at work in peppered moths?

    <p>Yes, natural selection is still at work in peppered moths, with the number of dark moths dropping as forests become cleaner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current trend in the number of dark moths as forests become cleaner?

    <p>The number of dark moths is decreasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Over 100 other moth species also darkened over time in polluted forests, known as industrial melanism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of peppered moths and industrial melanism in scientific research?

    <p>They are extensively studied by scientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have peppered moths and industrial melanism been extensively studied by scientists?

    <p>Peppered moths and industrial melanism have been extensively studied by scientists as they provide a clear example of how natural selection can drive evolutionary changes in response to human activities such as pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The number of dark peppered moths is increasing as forests become cleaner.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Peppered moths are small insects found in England, Europe, and North America.
    • They have light wings peppered with small dark spots.
    • Larvae feed on birch, willow, and oak leaves and have a body that looks like a small branch to hide from predators.
    • Darker moths were rare, but that changed around 150 years ago during the Industrial Revolution.
    • Factories burning coal for fuel caused dark smoke that covered the countryside and affected the moths.
    • The color of the moths was found to be genetic and passed on to the next generation.
    • Natural selection explains how the dark moths became dominant in a dark forest.
    • Over 100 other moth species also darkened over time in polluted forests, known as industrial melanism.
    • Natural selection is still at work in peppered moths, with the number of dark moths dropping as forests become cleaner.
    • Peppered moths and industrial melanism have been extensively studied by scientists.

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    Test your knowledge on the fascinating story of peppered moths and industrial melanism with our quiz! Learn about their natural camouflage, genetic traits, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on their evolution. See if you can answer questions on natural selection, environmental pollution, and scientific research. Discover how peppered moths are still evolving today, and what this tells us about the world around us. Don't miss out on this intriguing quiz!

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