Based on what you know about the pepper moth, formulate hypotheses (scientific Ho and Ha) for what you expect to occur to the population numbers of the peppered moth. Write both hypotheses in the space provided and explain your reasoning for each. (2 points for each) Ho: Ha: The table below shows the starting population sizes for dark and white moths on white and dark backgrounds. Predict the number of each population that would be preyed upon. (2 points) Starting Population Number Preyed Upon Trials Background Dark Moths White Moths Dark Moths White Moths 1 White 50 50 2 White 50 50 3 Black 50 50 4 Black 50 50
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