THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT - MIGRATION

Question 1

What is Migration

Answer 1

Migration is the movement of people from one location to another with the intention of setting

Question 2

When does internal migration occur

Answer 2

Internal migration occurs within a country

Question 3

When does external migration occur

Answer 3

External migration occurs internationally:

Emigration

Immigration

Net migration

Question 4

What is emigration

Answer 4

Emigration refers to outward migration (i.e people leaving a country)

Question 5

What does immigration mean

Answer 5

Immigration refers to inward migration (i.e. people arriving in a new country

Question 6

What is net migration

Answer 6

Net migration = Total immigration - total emigration

Question 7

What are the opportunities of immergration

Answer 7

Fill skill gaps

Reduces pressure on wages

Introduction of new ideas

Improves public services

Reduces average age of workforce

Increases the size of the marketplace

Creates new markets for business