Question

select the correct answer.
what was a major reason pastoral societies developed?
a. the lack of sufficient rainfall for crop growth
b. the discovery of agriculture
c. the decline in hunting skills
d. the invention of metal tools
e. the need for a steady food supply

Explanation:

Pastoral societies rely on herding animals because their environments lack enough rainfall to support consistent crop farming. The discovery of agriculture led to settled farming societies, not pastoral ones. Hunting skills did not decline to drive this shift, metal tools are not a core driver of pastoralism, and settled agriculture better addresses a steady food supply need.

Answer:

A. The lack of sufficient rainfall for crop growth