Migration Flashcards
1
Q
Migration
A
The movement of people from one place to another to live and usually to work.
2
Q
Push factors of Migration
A
Discrimination on ethnic, religious or other grounds
Unemployment or underemployment
Natural disasters
Poor education
Low living standards
3
Q
Pull factors of Migration
A
To find a better life for themselves and their families
To join relatives who have already made the move
High wages and low living costs
4
Q
Internal Migration
A
The movement within one country or island.
5
Q
Immigration
A
The movement into a country, island or region
6
Q
Regional or Intraregional migration
A
The movement between territories within a region.
7
Q
International Migration
A
The movement between one country and another
