Question

1. how did the habitat of the peppered moths in england change during the industrial revolution?
2. explain: why are dark - colored moths more common in england than light - colored moths?

Explanation:

Sub - Question 1

During the Industrial Revolution in England, factories emitted large amounts of soot and pollutants. This caused the trees and other surfaces in the peppered moths' habitat (like tree trunks) to become covered in dark soot. The once - light - colored, lichen - covered tree trunks (which were the natural resting places of the moths) turned dark.

This is due to natural selection. Before the Industrial Revolution, light - colored moths were well - camouflaged on light, lichen - covered tree trunks, so they were less likely to be eaten by predators. But after the Industrial Revolution, the tree trunks became dark. Dark - colored moths were now better camouflaged on the dark tree trunks, while light - colored moths were more visible to predators. Over time, more dark - colored moths survived and reproduced, making them more common.

Answer:

During the Industrial Revolution, the habitat of peppered moths in England (tree trunks, etc.) became darker due to soot and pollution from industrial activities, as factories released large amounts of pollutants that covered surfaces with dark soot.

Sub - Question 2