Question

What is the significance of black color moth in Europe during 19th century?

(a) Indication of evolution

(b) Indication of soil pollution

(c) Indication of mutation

(d) Indication of air pollution

The question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This question is from History, Types and Sources of Air pollution’s topic in division Environmental Pollution of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Indication of air pollution

The best I can explain: In Europe during 19th century, a black form of the peppered moth began appearing in industrial areas. The normal pepper patterned moths were successful in surviving in clean non-industrial areas, only black colored moths were successfully adopted themselves in industrial areas.