Push and pull factors Flashcards
What are push factors?
Push factors are conditions that drive people away from their current location.
What are pull factors?
Pull factors are conditions that attract people to a new location.
True or False: Push factors can include economic hardships.
True
Fill in the blank: A common push factor is __________.
war or conflict
Which of the following is a pull factor? A) High unemployment B) Political stability C) Natural disasters
B) Political stability
List two examples of push factors.
- Lack of job opportunities 2. Environmental degradation
How do push factors impact migration?
They compel individuals to leave their home country or region.
True or False: Pull factors can include better job prospects.
True
What is one economic pull factor that influences migration?
Higher wages or job availability.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a push factor? A) Persecution B) Natural disasters C) Cultural attractions
C) Cultural attractions
Fill in the blank: Push and pull factors are often used to explain __________.
migration trends
Name a social pull factor.
Better educational opportunities.
True or False: Push factors are always negative.
False
What role does political stability play in migration?
It acts as a pull factor, encouraging people to move to a stable environment.
Identify a demographic push factor.
Overpopulation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a push factor? A) Job availability B) Climate change C) Family reunification
B) Climate change
What is one environmental pull factor?
Pleasant climate or natural beauty.
Fill in the blank: Economic push factors often lead to __________ migration.
economic
True or False: Pull factors can lead to urbanization.
True
What is one reason people might migrate due to push factors?
To escape violence or persecution.
List one way pull factors can influence destination choices.
They can attract migrants to areas with job opportunities.
What is a common effect of push factors on a community?
Population decline.
True or False: Both push and pull factors are important in understanding migration.
True
What is one cultural pull factor?
Access to cultural amenities or community.
Fill in the blank: __________ factors can be both voluntary and involuntary.
Push
What is a key characteristic of pull factors?
They are attractive features of a new location.
