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What is the primary subsistence method of nomadic hunting and gathering?
What is the primary subsistence method of nomadic hunting and gathering?
- Relying on fishing as the main food source
- Establishing fixed agricultural settlements
- Trading with nearby communities
- Following seasonally available wild plants and game (correct)
Which regions are infertile areas where nomadism is an efficient strategy for exploiting scarce resources?
Which regions are infertile areas where nomadism is an efficient strategy for exploiting scarce resources?
- Tropical rainforests
- Fertile agricultural plains
- Steppe, tundra, or ice and sand (correct)
- Grasslands with abundant water sources
What is the etymology of the English word 'nomad'?
What is the etymology of the English word 'nomad'?
- Chinese term 'nómǎdì' meaning 'wandering tribe'
- Germanic origin, derived from 'noma' meaning 'moving people'
- Middle French nomade, from Latin nomas ('wandering shepherd'), from Ancient Greek νομᾰ́ς (nomás, 'roaming, wandering') (correct)
- Arabic root 'nmd' meaning 'traveler'
What is a characteristic of pastoral nomads' movement with their herds?
What is a characteristic of pastoral nomads' movement with their herds?
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What do peripatetic nomads do?
What do peripatetic nomads do?
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