Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Transhumance
Two Types of Transhumance
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fixed: mainly in countries with predictable seasons, e.g. Switzerland
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nomadic: in areas with unpredictable climatic conditions, e.g. Somalia
Study on the Movement of Pastoralists
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for fixed transhumance, the pattern of movement is described as 1
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while for nomadic transhumance, the pattern is more complex and varied
Differences in terms of Homes
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fixed transhumance live in a semi-permanent shelter on high ground such as 2
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nomadic transhumance always stay in portable shelters, e.g. homes of the Gabra people carried on 3
Number of People Involved
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for fixed transhumance, only 4 pastoralists make the journey
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however, all nomadic transhumance migrate with their livestock
Diet and Goods
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people who do not leave the valleys may become 5
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exchange animals with other communities for 6
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herds provide all needs-food and 7
Research in Algeria in North Africa
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they traditionally arrive in time to help local residents with the 8
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their homes are 9 which are temporary shelters
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a better term to describe this type of transhumance might be 10