Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows.

Question

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The herding community pictured above is located in a semiarid climate in Africa. If the people do not carefully manage how and when their livestock feeds off the land, what is most likely to occur?
A.
a decrease in livestock prices
B.
deforestation
C.
overgrazing
D.
slash and burn farming

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is C. overgrazing.

In a semiarid climate, if a herding community does not carefully manage their livestock and how they feed off the land, it is most likely to lead to overgrazing. This can result in soil degradation, loss of vegetation, and ultimately harm both the livestock and the ecosystem.