Natural selection is illustrated by changes in the coloration of the Peppered Moth resulting from _______.
A) industrial pollution
B) drought
C) loss of habitat
D) long term changes in the hydraulic cycle

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The industrial pollution caused by soot and other chemicals resulted in the darkening of tree trunks in areas around factories, leading to a higher selection of darker peppered moths that were better camouflaged, while lighter ones became more visible to predators. This provided a clear example of how natural selection could cause a change in the frequency of traits in a population over time.

Natural Selection Is Illustrated by Changes in the Coloration of the Peppered