Seasonal migration of people is known as __________.

Pastoralism

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Nomadism

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Intra migration

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Transhumance

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Solution

The correct option is D Transhumance
Migration from mountains to the plane due to sheep herding is called transhumance. It is the action or practice of moving livestock from one place to other for the sake of grazing seasonally. It usually follows seasonal cycle, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer.

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