Geography
The relationship between people and their environments, focusing on spatial aspects of human existence.
strong winds that force a bird to leave its nest, representing conditions that compel people to leave their home country, such as conflict or unemployment
Push Factors
The relationship between distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground
The Map Scale
Attractive conditions that draw people to a new area, such as job opportunities, political stability, or better living conditions.
Push Factors
physical, political, thematic, and topographic maps, each serving different purposes.
Main Types of Maps
illustrates how population health evolves as societies develop, shifting from infectious diseases to chronic conditions
Epidemiological Transition Model (ETM)
can distort shapes, areas, and distances, affecting interpretation
Projection
moving within the same country, like relocating from one city to another
Internal Migration
essential for understanding spatial patterns and relationships, which can inform decisions in urban planning, resource management, and environmental conservation
Geographic Data
crossing national borders or moving to a different continent
International Migration