Migration Flashcards
Define the term migration
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another
Name the 8 types of migration
Internal International Permanent Voluntary Forced Rural Urban Temporary
What is the origin
The origin is the country or place were the migrants begin
What is the destination
The destination is the country or place to where the migrant is traveling to
Define the term Emigrant
People who leave a place
Define the term Immigrants
People who arrive in a place
Why might a person leave a country
Because of war
Family might be in the other country
More job opportunities
Forced to because of war, famine, political or environmental reasons
Why might a person come to a country
Climate To go to university Escape wars Family Jobs Education
What are push factors
Reasons why people leave an area, what pushes them away from their homes
What are pull factors
The reasons why people move to a particular area, what pulls them to a new place
Give examples of some push factors
War Climate Escape war Living conditions Wealth in the country Job opportunities Unsafe work Famine Low standard of living High crime rates Crop failure Drought Poverty Unemployment
Give examples of pull factors
Job opportunities Family might live in that country To go to university Climate Wealthier countries Weather Good health care Employment Better standard of living Better education Low risk of natural hazards Fertile land
What is a migration barrier
Stops someone from moving once they’ve decided to go
Give 3 examples of migration barriers
Language costs Family landscapes Legal or illegal visas
What impacts might the receiving country have on people migrating
Competition for homes Competition for jobs Skilled workers arriving More productive economy Increase in hate crimes Diversity Increase demand on education and health care More taxes paid Varied new foods and products
