Question

what type of pattern is seen in type 2 (constant loss) survivorship?
a severe up and down pattern
very early and sharp losses
high survivorship to old age
a gradual and steady decline

Explanation:

Type 2 (Constant Loss) survivorship is defined by a consistent probability of death across all age groups, resulting in a linear decline in the number of surviving individuals over time. This matches the description of a gradual, steady decrease. The other options do not fit: severe up-and-down is not a standard survivorship pattern, early sharp losses describe Type 3, and high survivorship to old age describes Type 1.

Answer:

a gradual and steady decline