How does migration influence population change?

Question 1

forced migration definition

Answer 1

pushed out of an area by force e.g. natural disasters

Question 2

voluntary migration definition

Answer 2

choosing to move to a new area e.g. job opportunities

Question 3

social reasons for migration

Answer 3

• experience other cultures
• learn new language
• join family memebers

Question 4

economic reasons for migration

Answer 4

• improved job opportunities
• higher wages
• exchange rate

Question 5

physical reasons for migration

Answer 5

• famine
• desertification
• natural disasters

Question 6

demographic reasons for migration

Answer 6

• age (young people want to travel, old retire)
• gender (male look for work)
• education (better opportunities)

Question 7

political reasons for migration

Answer 7

• political unrest
• flee oppression/persecution
• war
• attract migrants if low fertility rates