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Question 1

why has there been an increase in migration

Answer 1

globalisation has caused a significant change in the global economic system and changed patterns of labour

Question 2

where is rural urban migration being seen and what is being done to stop this

Answer 2

being seen in china

-the Hukou system aims to prevent urban sprawl via expensive permits

Question 3

what facilitates migration between some countries

Answer 3

the EU Schengen agreement

Question 4

how many people live outside their country of birth

Answer 4

280 million people

Question 5

what are japans policies to migration and what has this resulted in

Answer 5

-closed door policy to migration
-1.7% of Japanese population is immigrant
-working age population is predicted to fall

Question 6

what are Australia’s policies to migration and what has this resulted in

Answer 6

-immigration policy has been skills based. 70% of immigrants are accepted on skills shortages

-Austalias immigrants each contribute 10% more per capita to Australia per year than non immigrants

migrant numbers offset ageing pop

Question 7

what are refugees

Answer 7

forced to leave their country due to war, natural disaster, persecution

Question 8

what are asylum seekers

Answer 8

fleeing to another country to apply for the right to international protection

Question 9

what are economic migrants

Answer 9

moving for work purposes

Question 10

what are the two main source areas for international migrants

Answer 10

-the Commonwealth (Windrush generation)
-the EU

Question 11

explain why globalisation and increased international migration are linked

Answer 11

-280 million people live outside the country they are born in
-spread of information has led to people wanting to move to places such as the UK for an improved quality of life
-global culture of Fifa caused many people form India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to move to the Middle East to help build infrastructure for the 2022 Fifa world cup.
-African players moving to the UK (global economy)
-connections vis skype, people moving
-government adveritising jobs overseas (NHS attracted windrush generation)
-trade blocs have emerged making it easier for people to move alongside improved travel

Question 12

how many migrants left North Africa and the Middle East for Europe in 2015

Answer 12

over 1 million

Question 13

what percentage of EU national migrants moved to the UK for a definite job in 2016

Answer 13

41% of all migrants

Question 14

what percentage of non-EU national migrants moved to the UK for study in 2016

Answer 14

46%