Peppered Moth Simulation Concepts

The video tutorial covers a lab on the peppered moth, focusing on natural selection and genetic variation. It explains how the Industrial Revolution affected moth populations, leading to changes in camouflage and survival rates. The tutorial provides instructions for a simulation where students control a bird to hunt moths in different forest settings, record data, and analyze results through graphing. It also guides students on navigating a website for additional resources and understanding the historical context of the peppered moth's evolution.

What is the primary focus of the peppered moth lab?

• Studying the life cycle of moths

• Understanding natural selection and adaptations

• Learning about moth migration patterns

• Exploring moth feeding habits

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the peppered moth population?

• It led to the extinction of the dark moths

• It changed the color of tree trunks, affecting moth camouflage

• It caused the moths to migrate to new areas

• It increased the number of moth species

What is the first step in the simulation activity?

• Reading and summarizing information from the first three circles

• Drawing an arrow at the easiest-to-see moth

• Clicking on the fourth circle to start the simulation

• Recording the number of moths in the forest

During the simulation, what is the initial population distribution of light and dark moths?

• 60% light and 40% dark

• 50% light and 50% dark

• 70% light and 30% dark

• 40% light and 60% dark

What is the purpose of controlling the bird in the simulation?

• To observe the bird's feeding habits

• To collect data on moth population changes

• To train the bird to recognize different moths

• To simulate the bird's migration patterns

What should be done after running the simulation for 60 seconds?

• Restart the simulation

• Record the percentages of light and dark moths

• Summarize the results in a report

• Change the forest type and repeat the simulation

What is the x-axis labeled as in the line graph for the simulation data?

• Years

• Percentage of moths

• Number of moths

• Types of moths

What is the final task in the simulation activity?

• Writing a detailed report on the experiment

• Discussing the results with a partner

• Labeling the trees and drawing arrows at the moths

• Creating a bar graph of the results

What is the significance of the experiment with the peppered moths?

• It reveals the diet preferences of birds

• It shows the impact of predators on moth populations

• It demonstrates the role of environmental changes in natural selection

• It highlights the importance of moth migration

What should students do if they encounter a warning about viruses when opening the simulation site?

• Run a virus scan on their device

• Report the issue to the teacher

• Close the site immediately

• Ignore the warning and proceed