Effects of Migration - AP Human Geography
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What is the demographic term for people leaving their home country?
What is the demographic term for people leaving their home country?
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Emigrants. People who leave their home country to live elsewhere.
Emigrants. People who leave their home country to live elsewhere.
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What is the term for people who flee their country due to persecution?
What is the term for people who flee their country due to persecution?
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Refugees. Legal protection status for those fleeing persecution.
Refugees. Legal protection status for those fleeing persecution.
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Identify a cultural impact of migration.
Identify a cultural impact of migration.
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Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.
Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.
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What is the term for the movement of people seeking asylum?
What is the term for the movement of people seeking asylum?
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Asylum seekers. People requesting protection from persecution in another country.
Asylum seekers. People requesting protection from persecution in another country.
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Identify an example of chain migration.
Identify an example of chain migration.
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Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.
Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.
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What is the term for migration due to natural disasters?
What is the term for migration due to natural disasters?
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Displacement. Forced movement due to environmental catastrophes.
Displacement. Forced movement due to environmental catastrophes.
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Identify an example of chain migration.
Identify an example of chain migration.
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Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.
Family reunification. Migrants help relatives follow them to the same destination.
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What is a common economic impact of migration on sending countries?
What is a common economic impact of migration on sending countries?
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Remittances. Money sent back home by migrants to their families.
Remittances. Money sent back home by migrants to their families.
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How does migration affect population density?
How does migration affect population density?
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Migration can increase or decrease population density. Out-migration decreases density; in-migration increases it.
Migration can increase or decrease population density. Out-migration decreases density; in-migration increases it.
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What is a social benefit of migration for receiving countries?
What is a social benefit of migration for receiving countries?
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Cultural diversity. Migrants bring different cultures, languages, and perspectives.
Cultural diversity. Migrants bring different cultures, languages, and perspectives.
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Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.
Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.
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Transportation improvements. Better transport makes migration easier and cheaper.
Transportation improvements. Better transport makes migration easier and cheaper.
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Identify a health impact of migration on receiving countries.
Identify a health impact of migration on receiving countries.
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Strain on healthcare systems. Large populations can overwhelm existing medical facilities.
Strain on healthcare systems. Large populations can overwhelm existing medical facilities.
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What is the demographic term for people entering a country to live permanently?
What is the demographic term for people entering a country to live permanently?
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Immigrants. People who move into a country permanently.
Immigrants. People who move into a country permanently.
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Identify a political consequence of migration.
Identify a political consequence of migration.
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Changes in voting demographics. New residents alter electoral composition and political power.
Changes in voting demographics. New residents alter electoral composition and political power.
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Which policy can influence migration patterns?
Which policy can influence migration patterns?
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Immigration laws. Government policies regulate who can enter or leave.
Immigration laws. Government policies regulate who can enter or leave.
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What is the term for migration motivated by environmental factors?
What is the term for migration motivated by environmental factors?
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Environmental migration. Movement triggered by climate change or natural disasters.
Environmental migration. Movement triggered by climate change or natural disasters.
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What impact does migration have on the labor market of the origin country?
What impact does migration have on the labor market of the origin country?
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Labor shortages. Emigration reduces available workers in origin areas.
Labor shortages. Emigration reduces available workers in origin areas.
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Identify a social challenge faced by migrants.
Identify a social challenge faced by migrants.
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Language barriers. Communication difficulties in new destinations.
Language barriers. Communication difficulties in new destinations.
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What is the main reason for voluntary migration?
What is the main reason for voluntary migration?
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Economic opportunities. People choose to move for better economic prospects.
Economic opportunities. People choose to move for better economic prospects.
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Identify an environmental consequence of migration.
Identify an environmental consequence of migration.
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Urban sprawl. Cities expand outward due to population growth from migration.
Urban sprawl. Cities expand outward due to population growth from migration.
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What is the term for migration that is forced due to conflict?
What is the term for migration that is forced due to conflict?
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Forced migration. Involuntary movement due to war, persecution, or disasters.
Forced migration. Involuntary movement due to war, persecution, or disasters.
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Identify a demographic consequence of migration.
Identify a demographic consequence of migration.
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Population aging in the origin country. Young people emigrate, leaving behind older populations.
Population aging in the origin country. Young people emigrate, leaving behind older populations.
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What term describes the return of migrants to their place of origin?
What term describes the return of migrants to their place of origin?
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Return migration. Migrants moving back to their original home country.
Return migration. Migrants moving back to their original home country.
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What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?
What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?
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Urbanization. Rural-to-urban migration increases city populations.
Urbanization. Rural-to-urban migration increases city populations.
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Identify a cultural impact of migration.
Identify a cultural impact of migration.
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Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.
Cultural diffusion. Migration spreads cultural traits, languages, and practices.
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What is the term for the movement of highly skilled individuals from one country to another?
What is the term for the movement of highly skilled individuals from one country to another?
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Brain drain. Loss of educated workers from origin countries.
Brain drain. Loss of educated workers from origin countries.
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Which factor often counteracts migration at an individual level?
Which factor often counteracts migration at an individual level?
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Cultural ties to home country. Emotional connections make leaving home difficult.
Cultural ties to home country. Emotional connections make leaving home difficult.
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Which model explains the decision to migrate based on costs and benefits?
Which model explains the decision to migrate based on costs and benefits?
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The push-pull model. Weighs negative factors pushing people away against positive factors pulling them.
The push-pull model. Weighs negative factors pushing people away against positive factors pulling them.
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What is the term for migration across national boundaries?
What is the term for migration across national boundaries?
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International migration. Movement that crosses borders between different countries.
International migration. Movement that crosses borders between different countries.
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What term describes the permanent movement within a country?
What term describes the permanent movement within a country?
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Internal migration. Movement within national borders, not crossing international boundaries.
Internal migration. Movement within national borders, not crossing international boundaries.
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