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