Which of these is an advantage of pastoralism?

a. Herd animals can digest vegetation that humans cannot.
b. Their herds provide pastoralists with a degree of insurance against fluctuations in the food supply.
c. Herds may be moved to avoid conflict, or for purposes of trading.
d. All of these are advantages of herding.


d

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