Moving World Flashcards
Define ‘Short Term Migration’
People move for more than a year but its not completely permanent
Define ‘Short Term Population Movement’
Also known as ‘temporary migration’, there is no permanent change of address and is often less than a year
Define ‘Long Term Migration’
People move to a new place without the intention to return
Define ‘National Migration’
People move within the country
Define ‘International Migration’
People move out of the country, immigrants are people moving in and emigrants are people moving out
Define ‘Forced Migration’
People have to move out because of factors like war
Define ‘Voluntary Migration’
People have an option to move
What are PUSH factors of a place to live?
Harsh climate
Unemployment
Poverty
War
What are PULL factors of a place to live?
Higher wages No hazards Plenty of work Good welfare service Safer
Case study examples of International Migration
UK to Australia
Mexico to USA
European migration policies after WWII?
The UK encouraged people to migrate from the Commonwealth countries
‘Open Door Policy’ allows people to move freely within the EU
Impacts of migration within Europe case studies?
Poland to UK
What factors have affected migration?
Modern Communications
Modern Transport
Government Policies
What are the three most common types of Short Term Population Flows?
For jobs
For medical treatment
For a holiday
What is the UK case study for retirement migration?
Christchurch from London
