Population Movements Flashcards
What are push factors?
A reason for moving away
What are the factors called which cause people to move?
Push and pull factors
What are pull factors?
Reasons to chose a location
What are some examples of pull factors?
Jobs, for money to get a better life
What are some examples of push factors?
Natural disasters, wars and unemployment.
What are benefits to the country which has been left?
Reduced demand, and money can be sent back
What are the benefits to the receiving country?
Increased labour
What is a city known as when there is a population higher than 10 million people live?
Mega city
What’s it called when people move into a country?
Immigration
What’s it called when people leave a country?
Emigration