unnatural population change: migration Flashcards
What is economic migration?
Economic migration involves people who move voluntarily for work and improved quality of life.
What defines a refugee?
A refugee is someone who has been forced to leave their home due to conflict, political, or religious persecution and has been granted permanent or temporary residency by the host country or the UNHCR.
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
A refugee has been granted residency due to fleeing persecution, while an asylum seeker is someone who has left their country and is awaiting asylum approval in another country.
What causes international migration?
International migration is caused by push and pull factors.
What are push factors in migration?
Push factors are reasons that motivate migrants to leave their current country, such as conflict or economic hardship.
What are pull factors in migration?
Pull factors are reasons that attract migrants to another country, such as better job opportunities or a safer environment.
