The picture depicts three generations of moths over time. in the beginning, the environment was free of air pollution and the light colored moths were more prevalent in the forest against the light colored trees. however, as air pollution started to increase, black colored moths were more prevalent in the forest. which hypothesis provides the best explanation as to why the moth populations changed over time? a) each moth changed color to adapt to the changing environment. b) as the soot covered trees became more prevalent, lighter colored moths stood out and were eaten. c) as the environment changed, darker moths were less likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on their genes. d) the light colored peppered moths avoided predation because they were better adapted among the soot colored trees.