Question

What are the main occupations of the people of the velds?

Answer 1

The main occupation of people living in velds are cattle rearing and mining.Sheep rearing is also the most important occupation.The velds have rich reserve of minerals.

Answer 2

mining and cattle rearing are the major occupation of people in the velds

why?

• Mining: The velds are known for mining. They are rich in mineral wealth. This rich mineral area has a well-developed network of transport. there are mines of the following:

1. Gold and diamond: Mining of these is a major occupation of the people of this region. Johannesburg is called the ‘gold capital of the world’. Kimberley is famous for its diamond mines.

1. Coal and iron: Where these are present, the iron and steel industry has developed.

• Cattle Rearing: Sheep rearing is the most important activity of the people. Sheep is bred mainly for wool and this has given rise to the wool industry in the velds. Merino sheep is a popular species and their wool is very warm.