Crash Course- Migration Flashcards
What do places attracting lots of migrants have?
They have high place desirability, the possession of positive features making people want to move there
What is net-in migration?
When a place has more immigrants than emigrants
What is migration selectivity?
The evaluation of how likely someone is to migrate based on personal, social, and economic factors
What is the most influential factor in migration selectivity?
Age
What region in the US has a lot of brain drain?
The Appalachian region in Kentucky
What is Zelinsky’s Model of Migration Transition?
That migration correlates to the DTM
What is the area in which you travel on a daily basis known as?
Your activity space
What is an example of cyclic movement?
Commuting to and from work every day
What’s seasonal movement?
A form of cyclic movement that involves leaving your home region for a short time in response to a change of season (snow birds, etc)
What is periodic movement? Give an example
Periodic movement involves longer periods of stay, such as serving in the military or attending college
