Respond to This Hypothetical Example of Evolution: a Population of Peppered

question 37

Multiple Choice

Respond to this hypothetical example of evolution: A population of peppered moths contains individuals ranging from ones that are mostly black to ones that are mostly white. The moths that are easily seen on the barks of trees get eaten by birds. If soot from coal-burning factories makes tree trunks darker in color, then there will be __________.

• A) no change in color variation among peppered moths
• B) more light-colored peppered moths than dark ones
• C) an increase in the population of moth-eating birds
• D) more dark-colored peppered moths than light ones

Understand the structure and impact of various types of taxes, including corporate income tax, excise taxes, and Social Security tax.

Recognize the concepts of progressive, proportional, and regressive taxation and how they apply to different tax systems.

Comprehend the fiscal years of the federal government and the general timeline of U.S. economic policy development.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the government in a modern free enterprise economy.

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