(b) the population of a large city remained constant for several years. then the population grows very…

(b) the population of a large city remained constant for several years. then the population grows very quickly for a few years, until the city becomes quite crowded. after this, the population still grows, but it grows more slowly than before.

(b) the population of a large city remained constant for several years. then the population grows very quickly for a few years, until the city becomes quite crowded. after this, the population still grows, but it grows more slowly than before.

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze initial condition

The population is constant initially, so the graph should be a horizontal - line segment at first.

Step2: Analyze growth phase

Then it grows quickly, so the graph should have a steep positive - slope.

Step3: Analyze slower growth phase

After that, it still grows but more slowly, so the slope of the graph should decrease but remain positive.

The third graph (from the left) shows a horizontal line first (constant population), then a steep upward - sloping line (quick growth), and then a less steep upward - sloping line (slower growth).

Answer: The third graph from the left.