The current interglacial period (global warming) has allowed humanity to expand in large numbers due to the increased capacity to grow food. Which characteristics of K-selected species will work against humanity if we have a sudden onset of the next ice age?

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K-selected species typically have adaptations that are suited for stable environments, such as slower growth rate, late maturity, and specialization to specific niches. These traits may work against humanity if there is a sudden onset of an ice age, which would result in a rapidly changing and unstable environment. Thus, all of the above characteristics would work against humanity if the next ice age occurs.

The Current Interglacial Period (Global Warming) Has Allowed Humanity to Expand