The chart below shows data from butterfly populations over a four-year period. Use the data in the chart to answer the question that follows.
Butterfly Color
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Red
100
107
180
192
?
Blue
102
108
33
10
?
White
120
118
175
188
?
Yellow
110
107
39
17
?
Which of the following statements is a valid conclusion based on the data table above?
A.
In year 5, the red population will decrease because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored red butterflies.
B.
In year 5, the blue population will decrease because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored blue butterflies.
C.
In year 5, the red population will increase because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored red butterflies.
D.
In year 5, the blue population will increase because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored blue butterflies.