A new species of fish (Species A) colonized a pond and scientists gather data to study the growth of this fish population over time. To gather this data, the scientists record the number of fish in a specific area of the lake over several months. The following is the data they collected.
During the third month of observation, the scientists notice that numbers of a different fish species in the lake are changing. The decide to record the number of these fish, as well. The following is the data they collected for Species B.
Which statement describes the change in the population of Species A during this time?
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Responses
Its numbers increase exponentially
Its numbers increase exponentially
Its numbers grow rapidly then level off
Its numbers grow rapidly then level off
Its numbers decline steadily
Its numbers decline steadily
Its numbers grow at a constant rate
Its numbers grow at a constant rate