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What are push and pull factors?
Forces that drive migration; push factors cause people to leave, pull factors attract them.
What is the relationship between globalization and migration?
Increased interconnectedness of the world has led to more migration.
How does migration relate to cultural diffusion?
Migration leads to the spread of ideas, languages, and cultures.
Explain push factors.
Negative aspects of a place that cause people to leave (e.g., war, poverty).
Explain pull factors.
Positive aspects of a place that attract people (e.g., job opportunities, better living conditions).
What is forced migration?
Migration where people are compelled to move due to factors beyond their control.
What is voluntary migration?
Migration where people choose to move for better opportunities or quality of life.
What is a refugee?
Someone who crosses international borders due to a well-founded fear of persecution.
What are Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)?
People forced to move within their own country.
What is an asylum seeker?
Someone who has migrated to another country and seeks recognition as a refugee.
What is transnational migration?
Moving from one coast of a country to another.
What is transhumance?
Seasonal migration of herders with livestock.
What is internal migration?
Moving within a country.
What is chain migration?
One family member migrates and then brings over other family members.
What is step migration?
Moving in stages to a distant location.
What are guest workers?
Immigrants on work visas, sometimes short-term, sometimes permanent.
What is rural-to-urban migration?
Moving from farming areas to cities.
What are the causes of the Syrian refugee crisis?
War and conflict, violence, persecution, and destruction of homes.
What are the effects of rural-to-urban migration in China?
Increased urbanization, economic growth in cities, and potential strain on urban resources.
What are the causes of the Rohingya refugee crisis?
Persecution based on race, religion, and ethnicity.
What are the causes of displacement due to Hurricane Katrina?
Environmental disaster and natural disaster.
What are the causes of migration from Eastern to Western Europe?
Poverty and economic hardship; lack of opportunities and low living standards.
What are the causes of forced relocation of indigenous communities?
Government policies and evictions.
What are the causes of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa?
Lack of medical care or threat of infectious diseases.
What is the biggest reason for voluntary migration?
Seeking better job opportunities (Economic Reasons).