migration Flashcards
What is migration?
The movement of people from one place to another.
True or False: Migration can occur within a country.
True
What are the two main types of migration?
Internal migration and international migration.
Fill in the blank: Migration can be voluntary or __________.
involuntary
What is internal migration?
Movement of people within the same country.
What is international migration?
Movement of people across national borders.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a push factor for migration? A) Job opportunities B) Political instability C) Family reunification
B) Political instability
What is a pull factor in migration?
A positive aspect of a destination that attracts migrants.
True or False: Refugees are a type of migrant.
True
What is the primary reason for refugee migration?
To escape persecution or conflict.
Fill in the blank: Economic migrants primarily move for __________ reasons.
job
What is brain drain?
The emigration of highly trained or educated individuals from one country to another.
Multiple Choice: Which term describes the return of migrants to their home country? A) Remittance B) Return migration C) Circular migration
B) Return migration
What is circular migration?
The movement of people between their home and host countries on a repetitive basis.
True or False: Migration has no impact on the economy of the host country.
False
What is the term for money sent back home by migrants?
Remittances
Fill in the blank: Migrants may face __________ challenges when adapting to a new culture.
cultural
What is forced migration?
Migration that occurs due to coercion, such as conflict or natural disasters.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reason for migration? A) Climate change B) Job opportunities C) Local festivals
C) Local festivals
What is the role of immigration policies in migration?
To regulate the flow of migrants into a country.
True or False: All migrants have the same legal rights in their host country.
False
What is the term for the legal status that allows a migrant to live and work in a host country?
Visa
Fill in the blank: __________ migration refers to the movement of people due to environmental factors.
Environmental
What is the impact of migration on demographics?
It can change the age structure, ethnic composition, and population growth of a region.
