Which movement describes moving livestock seasonally between different pastures?

• A. Transhumance
• B. Pastoral nomadism
• C. Nomadic migration
• D. Sedentary grazing

Answer: (A)

Seasonal movement of livestock between different pastures is transhumance. This practice involves moving part of the herd to higher, often cooler or more productive pastures during the warm months and returning to lower lands when conditions become harsher in winter. The pattern is regular and tied to specific grazing areas, with herders coordinating temporary camps along the route. This differs from pastoral nomadism, where movement is more continuous and not confined to fixed seasonal pastures. Sedentary grazing, on the other hand, stays in one place and uses the same grazing area year-round.