What Might Occur in Moth Populations If Pollution from Industry

question 14

Multiple Choice

What might occur in moth populations if pollution from industry was cleaned up and the color of tree bark returned to its natural color?

• A) Dark-colored moths would continue to be the predominant phenotype.
• B) Birds would see dark-colored moths more easily than light-colored moths and prey on dark-colored moths more frequently.
• C) Dark- and light-colored moths would survive in equal numbers.
• D) Birds would prey upon dark- and light-colored moths equally.
• E) Selection would favor the hybrid offspring of dark and light moths.

Appreciate the significance of returns to scale on long-run costs.

Recognize the role of technology and specialization in achieving economies of scale.

Identify conditions that lead to diseconomies of scale.

Explore how business strategies like mergers can create value through economies of scope.

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