Which of the following statements about peppered moths in England is FALSE?

A. In polluted areas, dark moths survived better than light moths.
B. After pollution control laws were passed, dark moths became more common than light moths in urban areas.
C. Bernard Kettlewell's experiments suggested that bird predation was responsible for evolution in peppered moth coloration.
D. In the countryside, light moths survived better than dark moths.


Answer: B

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