Question

mention and explain the factors that determine the movement of nomadic pastoralists in the mountains?(at least 3 factors)

Answer 1

The factors that determine the movement of nomadic pastoralists in the mountains include:

• Climate: The pastoralists move to lower areas in the winters as the higher regions are covered with snow and do not offer suitable grazing grounds
• Availability of pastures: The pastoralist move to the areas that offers them suitable pastures for the grazing of their cattle.
• Market: The pastoralists' movement is also affected by the availability of market for their products including craft items.