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Nomadic Herding and Pastoral Nomadism

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Which animals are commonly reared in tropical Africa?

Cattle are the most important livestock in tropical Africa.

What are the key animals reared in the Sahara and Asiatic deserts?

In Sahara and Asiatic deserts, sheep, goats, and camels are commonly reared.

What is pastoral nomadism?

Pastoral nomadism is a subsistence activity where herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools, and transport, moving from place to place based on pastures and water availability.

Which animals are significant in the mountainous areas of Tibet and Andes?

Yak and llamas are significant animals in the mountainous areas of Tibet and Andes. Signup and view all the answers

What is transhumance?

Transhumance is the process of migrating from plain areas to mountain pastures in summers and back to plain areas in winters. Signup and view all the answers

Name three important regions associated with pastoral nomadism.

The core region extending from North Africa to Central China, the tundra region of Eurasia, and small areas in South-west Africa and Madagascar. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the movement undertaken by pastoral nomads to seek pastures at different elevations in the mountainous regions?

Transhumance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a significant livestock animal in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions?

Buffalo Signup and view all the answers

In which region do pastoral nomads usually rely on cattle as the most important livestock?

Tropical Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals are NOT typically reared in the Sahara and Asiatic deserts by nomadic herders?

Cows Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of occupying a well-identified territory for nomadic communities practicing pastoral nomadism?

To ensure exclusive access to pastures and water sources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as one of the core regions associated with pastoral nomadism?

South America Signup and view all the answers