Types of Migration
What is the difference between immigration and emigration
Immigration = entering a country; Emigration = leaving a country.
What is a push factor?
A reason that drives people away from a location.
What does a population pyramid show?
Age and gender distribution of a population.
What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?
A model that shows population change over time.
What ocean is on the West Coast of The United States?
The Pacific Ocean
What type of migration occurs within a country?
Internal Migration
Name one political push factor.
War, unstable government, lack of freedoms.
What is overpopulation?
When a population exceeds available resources.
What happens to birth rates and death rates in Stage 1?
Both are high, leading to low population growth.
In which state can you find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
What is the term for migration that is forced due to conflict or natural disasters?
Forced Migration
What is an economic pull factor?
Better jobs, higher wages, better cost of living.
Name one consequence of underpopulation.
Labor shortages, economic decline, difficulty supporting the elderly.
What major event allows a country to transition from Stage 1 to Stage 2?
Agricultural Revolution (better food production).
What is the smallest continent by area?
Australia
What is the main reason for seasonal migration?
Job opportunities
Name two environmental push factors.
Natural disasters (hurricanes, droughts), pollution.
What type of migration is often caused by war or persecution?
Forced or refugee migration
What is a key characteristic of Stage 3 in the DTM?
Birth rates decline due to urbanization & access to family planning.
The Great Lakes are made up of how many bodies of water?
5
What is the difference between voluntary and forced migration?
Voluntary migration is a choice (e.g., better job), while forced migration is due to crisis (e.g., war, persecution).
What is a social/cultural pull factor?
Religious freedom, gender equality, strong community ties.
What is the term for when young, educated workers leave their home country for better jobs?
Brain Drain.
Why do some countries enter Stage 5 of the DTM?
Low birth rates, aging population, and preference for careers over large families.
Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande