Population and Migration
What significant incident led to large-scale Mexican immigration into the United States in the early 20th century?
Mexican Revolution (1910-1920)
Golden Age of Hollywood
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Opening of Suez Canal
How does the concept of brain drain relate to push/pull factors in migration?
Mid-level professionals migrate due to political instability
Highly skilled individuals are pulled towards better job opportunities abroad
Unskilled laborers are pulled by advanced agricultural practices
Low-skilled workers are pushed away by bad weather conditions
What country is known as a significant push factor due to ongoing conflict?
Sweden
Japan
Syria
Canada
Given contemporary global trends intercontinental migrations what geographic concept related push-pull theory helps explain movement people across borders?
Political stability within destination nations attracting immigrants pursuit safety security
Chain networks facilitating movements extended family members along established routes
Climate change creating new arable lands previously inhospitable regions attracting agrarian settlers
Free-market principles driving wage differentials between countries promoting job-seeking behaviors
Which pull factor is typically associated with internal migration towards coastal areas?
Availability of jobs linked with tourism industry
Healthcare access in rural areas
Political freedom
Fleeing from natural disasters
Which of these scenarios most accurately represents the concept of counterurbanization as a push factor in migration?
People migrating from rural areas to urban areas for job opportunities.
Families relocating internationally due to political instability in their home country.
Highly-skilled professionals moving from the city to rural areas for better quality of life.
Skilled workers moving from one city to another for career advancement.
What is a specific example of a pull factor that causes migration to the United States?
High crime rates in the home country.
Political instability in the United States.
Higher wages and better job opportunities.
Low quality healthcare services in the home country.

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What pull factor would be least likely to influence an individual's decision to migrate internationally?
High population density in the destination country
Better education facilities
Higher wages
Political stability
In what way could the Gravity Model of Migration be used to anticipate environmental changes in areas experiencing high levels of immigration?
Immigration has no significant impact on the environment since it merely redistributes existing population pressures.
The model predicts an increase in biodiversity as immigrants bring varied agricultural practices with them.
High levels of immigration are correlated with reduced carbon footprints because immigrants often use less transportation.
Areas with high immigration may face habitat destruction due to the need for expanded housing and infrastructure development.
What event showcases economic pull factors heavily influencing human migration?
Inter-state migrations within India post independence period (1947 onwards).
Displacement of Native American tribes during Westward Expansion.
Irish immigration to U.S during the potato famine (1845-1855).
Influx of refugees into Europe due to Syrian Civil War.