Geography, Push and pull factors

Question 1

Push factors

Answer 1

Nature of jobs in rural areas
– mechanization has reduced the number of jobs available
– younger generation prefer not to work at farms due to tedious work

Overpopulation in rural areas
– High birth rates but lack of available land for future generations
– younger generation left with smaller plots of land due to fragmentation\

Low standard of medical and educational facilities
– medical and educational facilities are not developed due to the government nit investing much in these small villages
– younger generation move out early to find education in city centres

Question 2

Pull factors

Answer 2

Job opportunities and better paying jobs
– A greater variety of jobs in city centres
– jobs generally offer a higher salary than in rural farms
– Young workers are also given the opportunity to climb the social ladder s they become more skilled.

Better medical and educational facilities
– Government invest more into developing educational and medical facilities in cities to a greater extent
– young generation from the rural areas seek educational opportunities in urban areas

Modern way of life
– Cities offer better amenities and basic necessities
– The appeal of the bright lights of the city
– rural immigrants move into cities hoping for better living conditions