L2 - Migration to the UK Flashcards
What does ‘political’ mean?
CONFLICT- People may be forced to move if their home is destroyed or it is unsafe due to war.
What does ‘economic’ mean?
JOBS- Someone’s career may mean they need to move abroad.
What does ‘migration’ mean?
The movement of someone from one place to another.
What does ‘social’ mean?
EDUCATION- Younger people may move to go to university.
What does ‘environmental’ mean?
NATURAL DISASTERS- Many people are forced to move if their home is affected by an earthquake or drought.
Why do people migrate (move)?
Different reasons:
PUSH factors- why people leave.
PULL factors- why people choose a new place.
What does ‘immigrant’ mean?
A person who moves to a new country to live.