Question

Name a major area of nomadic herding in Asia.

Hint:

1. Nomads move seasonally: "Transhumance" (mountains to plains in winter and vice versa).
2. Technology level is very low; livestock is the primary wealth.

Answer 1

Concept:
• Nomadic herding (pastoral nomadism) is a primitive subsistence activity where herders move from place to place with their livestock in search of pastures and water.

• It is practiced in arid and semi-arid regions.

Step 1: Identify nomadic herding belts in Asia
Major areas include the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia, and the Tundra region of Northern Eurasia (North Russia/Siberia).

Step 2: Select a prominent example
The Tundra region of Northern Eurasia is a major belt where tribes like the Samoyeds and Chukchi herd reindeer.
Alternatively, Central Asia (Mongolia and Western China) is another massive belt for herding yaks, sheep, and goats.

Step 3: Conclusion
A major area of nomadic herding in Asia is the Tundra region of Northern Eurasia (or Central Asia).