7. What are the impacts of international migration? Flashcards
What are push-pull factors?
The push factors are the negative aspects of a place that would encourage people to move away. The pull factors are the attractions and opportunities of a place that encourage people to move there
Define migration
The movement of people from one permanent home to another, with the intentions of staying for at least a year. This could be national or international migration
Define destination
The country where the migrant settles
What is the country of origin?
The country from which a migration starts
Who is an immigrant?
Somebody entering a ne country with the intention of living there
Who is an emigrant
Someone living their country of residence to move to another country