Which term describes a form of subsistence agriculture based on herding domesticated animals?

Which term describes a form of subsistence agriculture based on herding domesticated animals?

• A. Pastoral Nomadism
• B. Urban Farming
• C. Community Supported Agriculture
• D. Agribusiness

Answer: (A)

Pastoral nomadism is a form of subsistence agriculture built on herding domesticated animals. In this system, households rely on livestock—such as camels, sheep, goats, or cattle—for food, clothing, and transportation, rather than on crop production. Mobility is central: herders move their flocks seasonally to find pasture and water, adapting to environments where farming crops isn’t reliable. The goal is to meet daily needs from the herd, not to produce surplus for large markets. This contrasts with urban farming (growing crops in cities for local consumption), community supported agriculture (a modern subscriber-based local farming model), and agribusiness (large-scale, commercially oriented farming).

Pastoral nomadism is a form of subsistence agriculture built on herding domesticated animals. In this system, households rely on livestock—such as camels, sheep, goats, or cattle—for food, clothing, and transportation, rather than on crop production. Mobility is central: herders move their flocks seasonally to find pasture and water, adapting to environments where farming crops isn’t reliable. The goal is to meet daily needs from the herd, not to produce surplus for large markets. This contrasts with urban farming (growing crops in cities for local consumption), community supported agriculture (a modern subscriber-based local farming model), and agribusiness (large-scale, commercially oriented farming).