Migration Flashcards
1
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What is migration
A
the movement of humans from one place to another.
2
Q
What are push and pull factors
A
Push factors describe the reasons that individuals might emigrate from their homes, including poverty, lack of social mobility, violence, or persecution. Pull factors describe the reasons that an individual might settle in a particular country.
3
Q
What are the impact of migration on a place
A
Negative Impact
The loss of a person from rural areas, impact on the level of output and development of rural areas. The influx of workers in urban areas increases competition for the job, houses, school facilities etc. Having large population puts too much pressure on natural resources, amenities and services.
