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.

Question

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

Answer 1

Based on the options provided and the common patterns of population dynamics, the statement that most accurately describes the change in the population of Species A would typically be:

Its numbers grow rapidly then level off

This is a common pattern seen in ecological studies where a population experiences exponential growth when resources are abundant but eventually levels off as it reaches the carrying capacity of the environment due to limiting factors. Without specific data on Species A, this response aligns with observed trends in fish populations when new species are introduced or environmental conditions change.