Key Terms Flashcards
Immigrant
a person who moves into a country
Emigrant
a person who moves out of their country
Economic Migrant
a person who moves voluntarily to seek a better life, such as a better paid job or benefits like education and healthcare
Refugee
a person forced to move from their country of origin often as a result of civil war or a natural disaster such as an earthquake
Displaced Person
a person forced to move from their home but who stays in their country of origin
Sustainability
the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Global atmospheric circulation
the world’s system of winds, which transports heat from the equator to the poles
Gentrification
an area being regenerated which results in rent prices increasing to a price that is too expensive for locals so the population is replaced by richer people
Brownfield site
land previously used for industry, which has fallen into decay
Dereliction
land and buildings that have fallen into disuse
Quality of life
the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group
Urbanisation
the movement of people into cities
Urban deprivation
living a low quality lifestyle due to low economic status
Pull factors
things that make people move into a country
Push factors
things that make people move out of a country
