Peppered Moths

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What is the main reason there are more black moths after the trees become black?

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The white moths are eaten before they reproduce.

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What caused the population of moths to change?

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Predators were able to easily see their prey.

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What are the two variations of a trait in the moth population at the beginning?

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White wings and black wings.

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What term describes the process by which the moth population changed color over time?

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Natural selection.

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What is adaptation in the context of species?

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A change in a species that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is prey?

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An animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.

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How does camouflage help moths?

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It allows them to blend in with their environment, making it harder for predators to see them.

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What role does the environment play in natural selection?

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The environment determines which traits are advantageous for survival.