Question
Why do you think nomadic herding is common in Mongolia and western China?
Nomadic herding is the only way to stop people from eating each others animals
Nomadic herding is the only way to stop people from eating each others animals
Men are made to work in the fields as their wife's tend to butchering animals
Men are made to work in the fields as their wife's tend to butchering animals
Nomadic herding is the only way to farm the harsh landscape and is one of the main jobs
Nomadic herding is the only way to farm the harsh landscape and is one of the main jobs
People love the mountains and like building nomadic homes
People love the mountains and like building nomadic homes
Nomadic herding is the only way to stop people from eating each others animals
Nomadic herding is the only way to stop people from eating each others animals
Men are made to work in the fields as their wife's tend to butchering animals
Men are made to work in the fields as their wife's tend to butchering animals
Nomadic herding is the only way to farm the harsh landscape and is one of the main jobs
Nomadic herding is the only way to farm the harsh landscape and is one of the main jobs
People love the mountains and like building nomadic homes
People love the mountains and like building nomadic homes
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Nomadic herding is particularly common in Mongolia and western China primarily due to the harsh and variable landscape, which is often not suited for settled agriculture. This form of livelihood allows herders to move their livestock to different pastures throughout the year, maximizing their access to grazing land and water resources while adapting to the challenges of the climate.
The statement "Nomadic herding is the only way to farm the harsh landscape and is one of the main jobs" captures this reality well. The rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions, such as harsh winters and dry summers, necessitate a mobile lifestyle to provide adequate resources for livestock, which are crucial for the herders' survival and economic well-being.
In addition to environmental factors, cultural traditions and historical practices also play significant roles in the persistence of nomadic herding in these regions. The lifestyle is deeply ingrained in the identity of many Mongolian and western Chinese communities, connected to their history, social structures, and economic practices.
The other statements do not accurately represent the primary reasons for the prevalence of nomadic herding in these areas.
The statement "Nomadic herding is the only way to farm the harsh landscape and is one of the main jobs" captures this reality well. The rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions, such as harsh winters and dry summers, necessitate a mobile lifestyle to provide adequate resources for livestock, which are crucial for the herders' survival and economic well-being.
In addition to environmental factors, cultural traditions and historical practices also play significant roles in the persistence of nomadic herding in these regions. The lifestyle is deeply ingrained in the identity of many Mongolian and western Chinese communities, connected to their history, social structures, and economic practices.
The other statements do not accurately represent the primary reasons for the prevalence of nomadic herding in these areas.