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Question 8 • TPS EdX Biology

Which natural occurrence is an example of a long-term environmental change?

Answer
A
A river floods due to a strong thunderstorm.
B
The peppered moth evolves from a light to a dark color.
C
An earthquake results in a tsunami.
D
Lightning sparks a forest fire.

Explanation

Long-term environmental changes happen gradually over many generations. The peppered moth’s change from light to dark coloration is an example of evolution, which occurs across generations. Floods, tsunamis, and forest fires can happen suddenly, so they are short-term events.

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