A population of 20 monarch butterflies colonizes a meadow. The meadow's carrying capacity for monarch butterflies is 5,000 individuals. What
statement best describes the growth of the population of monarch butterflies after the meadow is colonized?
A
B.
The population grows at a constant rate until it approaches 5,000 individuals, and then the population size remains stable,
The population grows exponentially until it approaches 5,000 individuals, and then its growth rate decreases.
The population grows at a constant rate until it approaches 5,000 individuals, and then its growth rate increases.
The population grows exponentially until it approaches 5,000 individuals, and then the population size begins to decrease
Ос.
D