Context: The graph below shows the graph of the linear function y=7x and the exponential function y=7^x.

Question: Which statement is true?

Statements: A. The growth rate of the exponential function exceeds the growth rate of the linear function for -1< x < 3.

B. The growth rate of the exponential function exceeds the growth rate of the linear function for 0 < x < 3.

C. The growth rate of the exponential function exceeds the growth rate of the linear function for -1< x < 1.

D. The growth rate of the exponential function exceeds the growth rate of the linear function for 1 < x < 3.