migration Flashcards
(15 cards)
migration
movement of people out of country as they move from one place to another
internal migration
moving within the same country/region
emigration
when someone leaves a country
immigration
when someone enters the country
international migration
moving countries
push factors
the reasons that make people leave an area
pull factors
the reasons why people are attracted to moving to an area
net migration
immigration - emigration
voluntary migration
when an individual has a free choice to migrate
involuntary migration
people are forced to move against their own will
mainly due to human or environmental factors
refugee
when a migrant has no choice but to move due to
natural disaster, war, or persecution
asylum seekers
refugees who have applied to another country to
become citizens of the country
internally displaced people
when people move within their own country
to flee conflict, natural disasters, persecution
e.g syria
push factors
- harsh climatic conditions
- social upheaval (war)
- poor quality/expensive healthcare
- low incomes
- poverty
- natural disasters
- shortage of housings
- intolerance to certain religions
pull factors
- favourable climate conditions
- political stability/low crime rates
- high quality farming land
- high quality/cheap healthcare
- a tolerant society
- high environmental quality
- large supply of housing
- high standards of living
- high incomes
