Which one of the following activities occupies the largest area of the world?
A
Commercial plantation
B
Pastoral herding
C
Commercial grain farming
D
Subsistence agriculture
Correct Answer: Pastoral herding
Pastoral herding occupies the largest area of the world. Pastoral farming (also known in some regions as ranching, livestock farming or grazing) is a form of agriculture aimed at producing livestock, rather than growing crops. Examples include dairy farming, raising beef cattle, and raising sheep for wool.