When moose initially colonized isle royale, they encountered an environment that lacked predators and had ample food sources. at this time point, the initial number of moose was also well below the carrying capacity of isle royale. as a result, it is likely that the moose population of isle royale initially demonstrated growth.

exponential

Explanation:

According to my research on different types of growth factors, I can say that based on the information provided within the question they initially demonstrated exponential growth. The refers to something that is growing at an alarming rate because all factors around it are in it's favor, which in this situation since there were no predators and an abundance of food the Moose had perfect conditions to thrive.

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1. the energy lost to disorder metabolism     -entropy

2. related to or possessing motion potential     -kinetic

3. all of the chemical reactions in an organism required for maintenance of the processes of life entropy     -metabolism

4. possible; ability to go into action or perform work kinetic     -potential

5. the study of energy and its transformations thermodynamics     -thermodynamics