Light Moths, Dark Moths Quiz

What is the main reason the white peppered moth is called "peppered"?

• Because it has black speckles on its wings.

• Because it is spicy like pepper.

• Because it lives in pepper plants.

• Because it is black all over.

What change was noticed in the peppered moths in England by the late 1800s?

• Most had black wings.

• Most had red wings.

• Most had blue wings.

• Most had green wings.

Why were peppered moths hard to see against tree bark before the 1800s?

• Their pale wings and black spots camouflaged them.

• They were very small.

• They flew very fast.

• They were always hiding underground.

What environmental change occurred in English cities during the 1800s?

• Coal was burning in homes and factories.

• Trees were planted everywhere.

• Rivers were cleaned.

• It became very cold.

What caused the air to fill with powdery, black soot?

• Rain

• Coal soot

• Dust

• Fog

What unusual trait did some peppered moths have?

• Red wings

• Black wings

• Blue wings

• Green wings

What are genes responsible for in peppered moths?

• Making them fly

• Giving them food

• Determining their traits

• Helping them sleep

What happened to the white peppered moths when the trees darkened?

• They became invisible

• They were easily seen by predators

• They changed color

• They flew away

What did England do in the late 1900s to help the white peppered moths?

• Increased pollution

• Reduced pollution

• Painted the trees

• Released more moths