All flashcards
Flashcard 1: Which term describes the movement of people due to environmental changes?
Answer: Environmental migration. Climate change and natural disasters drive population movement.
Flashcard 2: Identify a factor that can deter migration.
Answer: Strict border controls. Security measures limit movement across international borders.
Flashcard 3: Identify a political factor that can lead to migration.
Answer: Conflict or war. Political instability forces people to flee their home countries.
Flashcard 4: Which environmental condition often causes migration?
Answer: Natural disasters. Floods, earthquakes, and droughts force people to relocate.
Flashcard 5: Which type of migration is voluntary and often economically motivated?
Answer: Labor migration. Workers move voluntarily to seek better economic opportunities.
Flashcard 6: Identify a historical event that caused significant migration in the 20th century.
Answer: World War II. Global conflict displaced millions across Europe and Asia.
Flashcard 7: What is a modern technological cause of migration?
Answer: Digital connectivity. Internet access enables remote work and global opportunities.
Flashcard 8: Which term describes the movement of people due to environmental changes?
Answer: Environmental migration. Climate change and natural disasters drive population movement.
Flashcard 9: What is the term for migration resulting from job transfer?
Answer: Corporate relocation. Companies transfer employees to different locations for work.
Flashcard 10: Identify an example of forced migration.
Answer: Refugee displacement. War and persecution force involuntary population movements.
Flashcard 11: Identify a policy that can influence migration patterns.
Answer: Immigration laws. Government policies determine who can enter or leave countries.
Flashcard 12: What is a cultural factor that may cause migration?
Answer: Cultural attraction. People move to experience different cultures and lifestyles.
Flashcard 13: Which region has historically been a major source of economic migrants?
Answer: Latin America. Economic disparity drives northward migration to the US.
Flashcard 14: What is a demographic factor that influences migration?
Answer: Aging population. Countries need young workers to support elderly populations.
Flashcard 15: What is the term for migration to urban areas within a country?
Answer: Urbanization. Rural-to-city movement seeking employment and services.
Flashcard 16: Identify a technological advancement that facilitates migration.
Answer: Transportation networks. Better transport makes migration faster and more accessible.
Flashcard 17: What is a major push factor in migration?
Answer: Economic hardship. Poverty and unemployment drive people to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Flashcard 18: Which global issue is increasingly a cause of migration?
Answer: Climate change. Rising sea levels and extreme weather displace populations.
Flashcard 19: What type of migration is associated with escaping political persecution?
Answer: Asylum seeking. People flee political oppression seeking safety and freedom.
Flashcard 20: Identify the term for migration driven by educational opportunities.
Answer: Academic migration. Students and professionals move for educational advancement.
Flashcard 21: Which factor often influences migration to more developed countries?
Answer: Higher living standards. Better quality of life attracts migrants to wealthy nations.
Flashcard 22: What is the term for migration caused by the need for healthcare?
Answer: Medical migration. People travel internationally to access specialized medical care.
Flashcard 23: Which historic migration was caused by the Irish Potato Famine?
Answer: Irish migration to the USA. Potato blight caused mass starvation driving emigration.
Flashcard 24: Identify a factor that can deter migration.
Answer: Strict border controls. Security measures limit movement across international borders.
Flashcard 25: What type of migration is characterized by seasonal movement of workers?
Answer: Seasonal migration. Agricultural workers follow crop cycles and harvest seasons.
Flashcard 26: Which migration pattern involves returning to one's homeland?
Answer: Return migration. Migrants move back to their countries of origin.
Flashcard 27: Identify a consequence of migration for the destination country.
Answer: Cultural diversity. Immigration brings varied cultures, languages, and traditions.
Flashcard 28: What is one effect of migration on the country of origin?
Answer: Brain drain. Skilled workers emigrating reduces human capital at home.
Flashcard 29: Which policy can influence the integration of migrants?
Answer: Multicultural policies. Government strategies help migrants adapt to new societies.
Flashcard 30: Identify the term for migration due to persecution based on race.
Answer: Ethnic persecution. Racial discrimination forces minorities to flee their homelands.