migration definitions Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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migration
A
Moving from one place to another.
2
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immigration
A
Moving into another country.
3
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emigration
A
Moving out of another country.
4
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internal migration
A
Moving home within a country.
5
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international migration
A
Moving into a different country.
6
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voluntary migrants
A
Moving home by choice.
7
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forced migrants
A
Moving home because you have no choice.
8
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refugee
A
People seeking safety in another place.
9
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push factors
A
The thing which makes you want to move away.
10
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pull factors
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The thing which makes you attracted to a place.
11
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intervening obstacles
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Factors that hinder or prevent migration.
12
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anchors
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The thing holding you where you are.
13
Q
urban
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Relating to towns an cities.
14
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rural
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The countryside and smaller settlements.
15
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urbanisation
A
The increase in the proportion of people living in towns or cities.
