Peppered Moths and Environmental Changes Quiz

What type of wings did the peppered moths have?

• Brightly colored wings

• Wings with dark spots

• Transparent wings

• Striped wings

What event in the 1850s changed the environment for the peppered moths?

• The Great Fire of London

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

What was a significant source of energy during the Industrial Revolution?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

What did burning coal produce that affected the environment?

• Clean air

• Black soot

• Fresh water

• Green plants

What happened to the light-colored trees during the Industrial Revolution?

• They turned green

• They turned black with soot

• They grew taller

• They disappeared

Why did the population of light-colored moths decline?

• They migrated to another area

• They were eaten by predators

• They stopped reproducing

• They changed color

What happened to the black-colored moths during the Industrial Revolution?

• They became less common

• They became more common

• They migrated to another area

• They changed color

What act was introduced in the 1950s to improve air quality?

• The Clean Air Act

• The Water Purity Act

• The Wildlife Protection Act

• The Forest Conservation Act

What did the Clean Air Act require industries to do?

• Use more coal

• Burn cleaner fuels

• Cut down more trees

• Increase production

What happened to the trees after the Clean Air Act was introduced?

• They turned black

• They returned to their natural light color

• They grew taller

• They disappeared