AP Human Geography Flashcards: Effects Of Migration

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Flashcard 1: What is the term for migration within urban areas?

Answer: Intra-urban migration. Movement between different neighborhoods within cities.

Flashcard 2: What is an economic challenge faced by migrants?

Answer: Unemployment. Difficulty finding work in new locations.

Flashcard 3: Identify a health impact of migration on receiving countries.

Answer: Strain on healthcare systems. Large populations can overwhelm existing medical facilities.

Flashcard 4: Identify a primary pull factor in migration.

Answer: Job opportunities are a primary pull factor. Employment attracts people to destination locations.

Flashcard 5: What term describes the return of migrants to their place of origin?

Answer: Return migration. Migrants moving back to their original home country.

Flashcard 6: Identify a social challenge faced by migrants.

Answer: Language barriers. Communication difficulties in new destinations.

Flashcard 7: What is a common economic impact of migration on receiving countries?

Answer: Increased labor force. Migrants provide additional workers for the economy.

Flashcard 8: Which model explains the decision to migrate based on costs and benefits?

Answer: The push-pull model. Weighs negative factors pushing people away against positive factors pulling them.

Flashcard 9: Identify a health impact of migration on receiving countries.

Answer: Strain on healthcare systems. Large populations can overwhelm existing medical facilities.

Flashcard 10: What is the demographic term for people entering a country to live permanently?

Answer: Immigrants. People who move into a country permanently.

Flashcard 11: What is the term for migration motivated by environmental factors?

Answer: Environmental migration. Movement triggered by climate change or natural disasters.

Flashcard 12: Identify a cultural impact of migration.

Answer: Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.

Flashcard 13: What is the term for migration within urban areas?

Answer: Intra-urban migration. Movement between different neighborhoods within cities.

Flashcard 14: What is the definition of migration in human geography?

Answer: Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. This defines the basic concept of human movement across space.

Flashcard 15: What is the term for migration that is forced due to conflict?

Answer: Forced migration. Involuntary movement due to war, persecution, or disasters.

Flashcard 16: What is the term for migration that is forced due to conflict?

Answer: Forced migration. Involuntary movement due to war, persecution, or disasters.

Flashcard 17: Identify an environmental consequence of migration.

Answer: Urban sprawl. Cities expand outward due to population growth from migration.

Flashcard 18: What is the term for migration motivated by environmental factors?

Answer: Environmental migration. Movement triggered by climate change or natural disasters.

Flashcard 19: Identify a demographic consequence of migration.

Answer: Population aging in the origin country. Young people emigrate, leaving behind older populations.

Flashcard 20: Which factor often counteracts migration at an individual level?

Answer: Cultural ties to home country. Emotional connections make leaving home difficult.

Flashcard 21: Identify a psychological impact of migration on individuals.

Answer: Culture shock. Stress from adapting to unfamiliar cultural environments.

Flashcard 22: What term describes the permanent movement within a country?

Answer: Internal migration. Movement within national borders, not crossing international boundaries.

Flashcard 23: What is a common economic impact of migration on sending countries?

Answer: Remittances. Money sent back home by migrants to their families.

Flashcard 24: What is the term for people who flee their country due to persecution?

Answer: Refugees. Legal protection status for those fleeing persecution.

Flashcard 25: What is the demographic term for people entering a country to live permanently?

Answer: Immigrants. People who move into a country permanently.

Flashcard 26: Identify a primary push factor in migration.

Answer: Economic hardship is a primary push factor. Economic hardship drives people away from their origin location.

Flashcard 27: What is the term for migration across national boundaries?

Answer: International migration. Movement that crosses borders between different countries.

Flashcard 28: Identify a primary push factor in migration.

Answer: Economic hardship is a primary push factor. Economic hardship drives people away from their origin location.

Flashcard 29: What is the term for migration across national boundaries?

Answer: International migration. Movement that crosses borders between different countries.

Flashcard 30: Which model explains the decision to migrate based on costs and benefits?

Answer: The push-pull model. Weighs negative factors pushing people away against positive factors pulling them.

Flashcard 31: Identify a reason for seasonal migration.

Answer: Agricultural work. Temporary movement for agricultural jobs during harvest seasons.

Flashcard 32: Which policy can influence migration patterns?

Answer: Immigration laws. Government policies regulate who can enter or leave.

Flashcard 33: What is the definition of migration in human geography?

Answer: Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. This defines the basic concept of human movement across space.

Flashcard 34: What is an economic challenge faced by migrants?

Answer: Unemployment. Difficulty finding work in new locations.

Flashcard 35: What is the term for the movement of people seeking asylum?

Answer: Asylum seekers. People requesting protection from persecution in another country.

Flashcard 36: How does migration affect population density?

Answer: Migration can increase or decrease population density. Out-migration decreases density; in-migration increases it.

Flashcard 37: What is a social benefit of migration for receiving countries?

Answer: Cultural diversity. Migrants bring different cultures, languages, and perspectives.

Flashcard 38: Identify a reason for seasonal migration.

Answer: Agricultural work. Temporary movement for agricultural jobs during harvest seasons.

Flashcard 39: How does migration affect population density?

Answer: Migration can increase or decrease population density. Out-migration decreases density; in-migration increases it.

Flashcard 40: What is the term for the movement caused by government relocation policies?

Answer: Resettlement migration. Government-planned relocation of populations.

Flashcard 41: What is the term for people who flee their country due to persecution?

Answer: Refugees. Legal protection status for those fleeing persecution.

Flashcard 42: What is the main reason for voluntary migration?

Answer: Economic opportunities. People choose to move for better economic prospects.

Flashcard 43: Identify an example of chain migration.

Answer: Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.

Flashcard 44: Which policy can influence migration patterns?

Answer: Immigration laws. Government policies regulate who can enter or leave.

Flashcard 45: What is the main reason for voluntary migration?

Answer: Economic opportunities. People choose to move for better economic prospects.

Flashcard 46: What term describes the return of migrants to their place of origin?

Answer: Return migration. Migrants moving back to their original home country.

Flashcard 47: What impact does migration have on the labor market of the origin country?

Answer: Labor shortages. Emigration reduces available workers in origin areas.

Flashcard 48: What term describes the permanent movement within a country?

Answer: Internal migration. Movement within national borders, not crossing international boundaries.

Flashcard 49: Identify a psychological impact of migration on individuals.

Answer: Culture shock. Stress from adapting to unfamiliar cultural environments.

Flashcard 50: What is a common economic impact of migration on receiving countries?

Answer: Increased labor force. Migrants provide additional workers for the economy.

Flashcard 51: Identify a technological impact of migration.

Answer: Increased innovation. Diverse backgrounds foster creativity and technological advancement.

Flashcard 52: What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

Answer: Urbanization. Rural-to-urban migration increases city populations.

Flashcard 53: Identify a cultural impact of migration.

Answer: Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.

Flashcard 54: Identify a primary pull factor in migration.

Answer: Job opportunities are a primary pull factor. Employment attracts people to destination locations.

Flashcard 55: Which factor often counteracts migration at an individual level?

Answer: Cultural ties to home country. Emotional connections make leaving home difficult.

Flashcard 56: What is the demographic term for people leaving their home country?

Answer: Emigrants. People who leave their home country to live elsewhere.

Flashcard 57: Identify an environmental consequence of migration.

Answer: Urban sprawl. Cities expand outward due to population growth from migration.

Flashcard 58: What is the term for the movement of highly skilled individuals from one country to another?

Answer: Brain drain. Loss of educated workers from origin countries.

Flashcard 59: What is a common economic impact of migration on sending countries?

Answer: Remittances. Money sent back home by migrants to their families.

Flashcard 60: Identify a technological impact of migration.

Answer: Increased innovation. Diverse backgrounds foster creativity and technological advancement.

Flashcard 61: What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

Answer: Urbanization. Rural-to-urban migration increases city populations.

Flashcard 62: What is the term for the movement of highly skilled individuals from one country to another?

Answer: Brain drain. Loss of educated workers from origin countries.

Flashcard 63: What is the term for the movement caused by government relocation policies?

Answer: Resettlement migration. Government-planned relocation of populations.

Flashcard 64: Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.

Answer: Transportation improvements. Better transport makes migration easier and cheaper.

Flashcard 65: What is a social benefit of migration for receiving countries?

Answer: Cultural diversity. Migrants bring different cultures, languages, and perspectives.

Flashcard 66: What is the term for migration due to natural disasters?

Answer: Displacement. Forced movement due to environmental catastrophes.

Flashcard 67: Identify a method used to measure migration patterns.

Answer: Surveys and censuses. Data collection methods track population movements over time.

Flashcard 68: What is the term for migration due to natural disasters?

Answer: Displacement. Forced movement due to environmental catastrophes.

Flashcard 69: What impact does migration have on the labor market of the origin country?

Answer: Labor shortages. Emigration reduces available workers in origin areas.

Flashcard 70: Identify a method used to measure migration patterns.

Answer: Surveys and censuses. Data collection methods track population movements over time.

Flashcard 71: Identify an example of chain migration.

Answer: Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.

Flashcard 72: Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.

Answer: Transportation improvements. Better transport makes migration easier and cheaper.

Flashcard 73: Identify a political consequence of migration.

Answer: Changes in voting demographics. New residents alter electoral composition and political power.

Flashcard 74: What is the demographic term for people leaving their home country?

Answer: Emigrants. People who leave their home country to live elsewhere.

Flashcard 75: Identify a political consequence of migration.

Answer: Changes in voting demographics. New residents alter electoral composition and political power.

Flashcard 76: Identify a demographic consequence of migration.

Answer: Population aging in the origin country. Young people emigrate, leaving behind older populations.

Flashcard 77: What is the term for the movement of people seeking asylum?

Answer: Asylum seekers. People requesting protection from persecution in another country.

Flashcard 78: Identify a social challenge faced by migrants.

Answer: Language barriers. Communication difficulties in new destinations.