Effects of Migration - AP Human Geography
- What is the term for migration within urban areas?
- Intra-urban migration. Movement between different neighborhoods within cities.
- Identify a primary pull factor in migration.
- Job opportunities are a primary pull factor. Employment attracts people to destination locations.
- What term describes the return of migrants to their place of origin?
- Return migration. Migrants moving back to their original home country.
- Identify a social challenge faced by migrants.
- Language barriers. Communication difficulties in new destinations.
- Which model explains the decision to migrate based on costs and benefits?
- The push-pull model. Weighs negative factors pushing people away against positive factors pulling them.
- Identify a health impact of migration on receiving countries.
- Strain on healthcare systems. Large populations can overwhelm existing medical facilities.
- What is the term for migration motivated by environmental factors?
- Environmental migration. Movement triggered by climate change or natural disasters.
- Identify a cultural impact of migration.
- Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.
- What is the term for migration that is forced due to conflict?
- Forced migration. Involuntary movement due to war, persecution, or disasters.
- Identify an environmental consequence of migration.
- Urban sprawl. Cities expand outward due to population growth from migration.
- Which factor often counteracts migration at an individual level?
- Cultural ties to home country. Emotional connections make leaving home difficult.
- What is a common economic impact of migration on sending countries?
- Remittances. Money sent back home by migrants to their families.
- What is the term for people who flee their country due to persecution?
- Refugees. Legal protection status for those fleeing persecution.
- What is the demographic term for people entering a country to live permanently?
- Immigrants. People who move into a country permanently.
- Identify a primary push factor in migration.
- Economic hardship is a primary push factor. Economic hardship drives people away from their origin location.
- What is the term for migration across national boundaries?
- International migration. Movement that crosses borders between different countries.
- Identify a reason for seasonal migration.
- Agricultural work. Temporary movement for agricultural jobs during harvest seasons.
- What is the definition of migration in human geography?
- Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. This defines the basic concept of human movement across space.
- What is an economic challenge faced by migrants?
- Unemployment. Difficulty finding work in new locations.
- What is the term for the movement of people seeking asylum?
- Asylum seekers. People requesting protection from persecution in another country.
- How does migration affect population density?
- Migration can increase or decrease population density. Out-migration decreases density; in-migration increases it.
- What is a social benefit of migration for receiving countries?
- Cultural diversity. Migrants bring different cultures, languages, and perspectives.
- What is the term for the movement caused by government relocation policies?
- Resettlement migration. Government-planned relocation of populations.
- What is the main reason for voluntary migration?
- Economic opportunities. People choose to move for better economic prospects.
- Identify an example of chain migration.
- Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.
- Which policy can influence migration patterns?
- Immigration laws. Government policies regulate who can enter or leave.
- What impact does migration have on the labor market of the origin country?
- Labor shortages. Emigration reduces available workers in origin areas.
- What term describes the permanent movement within a country?
- Internal migration. Movement within national borders, not crossing international boundaries.
- Identify a psychological impact of migration on individuals.
- Culture shock. Stress from adapting to unfamiliar cultural environments.
- What is a common economic impact of migration on receiving countries?
- Increased labor force. Migrants provide additional workers for the economy.
- Identify a technological impact of migration.
- Increased innovation. Diverse backgrounds foster creativity and technological advancement.
- What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?
- Urbanization. Rural-to-urban migration increases city populations.
- What is the demographic term for people leaving their home country?
- Emigrants. People who leave their home country to live elsewhere.
- What is the term for the movement of highly skilled individuals from one country to another?
- Brain drain. Loss of educated workers from origin countries.
- What is the term for migration due to natural disasters?
- Displacement. Forced movement due to environmental catastrophes.
- Identify a method used to measure migration patterns.
- Surveys and censuses. Data collection methods track population movements over time.
- Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.
- Transportation improvements. Better transport makes migration easier and cheaper.
- Identify a political consequence of migration.
- Changes in voting demographics. New residents alter electoral composition and political power.
- Identify a demographic consequence of migration.
- Population aging in the origin country. Young people emigrate, leaving behind older populations.