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.

Question

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?

(1 point)
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
Question 2
In what month were the populations of Species A and Species B most similar?(1 point)
Responses

Month 9
Month 9

Month 4
Month 4

Month 1
Month 1

Month 6
Month 6
Question 3
During what month did the numbers of Species A change most rapidly?(1 point)
Responses

Month 1
Month 1

Month 4
Month 4

Month 7
Month 7

Month 10
Month 10
Question 4
What is the most likely outcome for how the population of Species A will change after month 12?(1 point)
Responses

It will increase exponentially
It will increase exponentially

It will decline rapidly
It will decline rapidly

There is no way to predict
There is no way to predict

It will stay approximately the same
It will stay approximately the same
Question 5
What is the likely explanation for the change in these populations during this observation period, as illustrated by the graphs?(1 point)
Responses

The 2 fish species are working together to become more successful
The 2 fish species are working together to become more successful

Species A is outcompeting Species B for resources and food
Species A is outcompeting Species B for resources and food

Species B is outcompeting Species A for resources and food
Species B is outcompeting Species A for resources and food

Neither population has an effect on the other
Neither population has an effect on the other
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Answer 1

Based on the information provided, here are the most likely responses to each question regarding the populations of Species A and Species B:

1. Which statement describes the change in the population of Species A during this time?

   • Its numbers grow rapidly then level off.

2. In what month were the populations of Species A and Species B most similar?

   • Month 6.

3. During what month did the numbers of Species A change most rapidly?

   • Month 4.

4. What is the most likely outcome for how the population of Species A will change after month 12?

   • It will stay approximately the same.

5. What is the likely explanation for the change in these populations during this observation period, as illustrated by the graphs?

   • Species A is outcompeting Species B for resources and food.

Please ensure to verify these responses with the data graphs and context you are referencing, as the accuracy of the answers depends on actual observed trends in the fish populations.