The Curious Case of the Peppered Moth

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What is the technical name for the black morph version of the peppered moth?

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carbonaria

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What is the technical name for a white peppered moth?

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typica

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What caused the soot to cover the trees in Great Britain from 1780 to 1830?

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burning coal

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Why did the number of white peppered moths decrease so much by 1895?

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They did not blend in with the trees and birds ate them.

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What is a morph in the context of peppered moths?

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A morph refers to a distinct form or variation of a species, such as the black and white color variations of the peppered moth.

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How did pollution affect the peppered moth population?

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Pollution darkened the trees, making the black morph more camouflaged and leading to an increase in its population.

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What role do birds play in the survival of peppered moths?

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Birds are predators that eat moths they can see; this affects the population of different morphs based on their visibility against tree bark.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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How did the environment change for the peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution?

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The environment changed due to increased pollution, which darkened tree bark and affected the visibility of the moths.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a method of hiding by blending in with the environment, which helps animals avoid predators.