Migration

Question 1

Define the term migration

Answer 1

Migration is the moving of people from one place to another

Question 2

What would be 2 impacts on the donor region for migration?

Answer 2

Marriage rate and birth rate decline in this time this can lead to schools closing in rural areas due to lack of numbers.
It becomes difficult to interact in industry due to the brain drain of young people high skilled workers moving to other areas

Question 3

Name two push factors for migration

Answer 3

War
Famine

Question 4

Name two pull factors for immigration

Answer 4

Education
Work

Question 5

Explain 2 positive impacts of migration on the host region

Answer 5

• They bring a wide range of skills, and add to the workforce.
• Because they pay taxes, they increase government

Question 6

Explain 2 negative impacts on the host region

Answer 6

Services: The demand for healthcare services and places in school increases. The government must provide adequate services to fill the needs of the growing population.
• Housing: An increase in population means that there is a growing demand for housing. House prices rise as demand grows. Leaving local people without homes

Question 7

Name and explain two barriers to migration

Answer 7

• Poverty: There may not be enough money available to migrate.
• Visas: Some countries require foreigners to get a visa before they can enter the country. People may not be able to get a visa for the country they wish to migrate to.

Question 8

What are 2 consequences of migration on the donar area

Answer 8

• Marriage rates go into decline and birth rates drop.This may lead to schools closing down if there are not enough students.
• It becomes more difficult to attract industry because there is a ‘brain drain’ of young people.

Question 9

Name four reasons for migration

Answer 9

Economic, social, political and environmental