(i)Define the term transhumance. (ii)State four characteristics of nomadic pastoralism.

      

(i)Define the term transhumance.

(ii)State four characteristics of nomadic pastoralism.

  

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johnson
i)
This is the seasonal altitudinal migration of herdsmen with their livestock.

ii)
-It involves constant / seasonal migration of the nomads and their livestock in search of pasture and water.
-Large herds of cattle are kept.
-A wide variety of animals are kept.
-Nomads mainly rely on natural vegetation for their pasture.
-Land tenure among the nomads is communal.

OR

- Animals kept are of poor quality i.e number than quality matters.
- There is uncontrolled breeding of animals
- Large tracks of land are needed for grazing
- Large number of herds is kept as a sign of peace.
- There is communal ownership of grazing land.
- There is constant movement of livestock in search of pasture and water there are proper
disease control measures.
- Nomads rely on livestock for food/ clothing/ transportation.
johnson mwenjera answered the question on February 23, 2018 at 16:26


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