International Migration
Migration Terms
Your Countries
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
100
The rate of international migration increases or decreases every year?
Increases
100
Define migrant
Someone who moves from one area to another for work or a better life
100
In 2010, how many international migrants did El Salvador have?
40
100
What does IOM stand for?
International Organization for Migration
100
What are push factors? Give 1 example.
They are reasons people leave a place (emigrate). War, hunger, lack of work
200
How many people migrated internationally in 2010?
Over 200 million
200
Define refugee
Someone who leaves their home country for reasons related to human rights (war, famine, persecution, etc.)
200
In 2010, how many international migrants did Guinea have?
395
200
What is an internally displaced person?
An IDP is a migrant who is able to escape from trouble without crossing any borders
200
What are pull factors? Give 1 example
Reasons people choose to go to another country (immigrate). Work, food, religious freedom, etc.
300
The majority of migrants move to developed or undeveloped areas of the world?
Developed
300
Which continent has the largest number of refugees?
Asia
300
In 2010, how many international migrants did Iran have?
2,129
300
Individuals who go to another country and work contribute to that country's economy. They are called...
migrant workers
300
Most migration is from urban to rural, or rural to urban areas?
Rural to urban
400
This continent receives the most international migrants yearly
Europe
400
Are most refugees in developed or less developed areas of the world?
Less developed
400
In 2010, how many international migrants did South Africa have?
1,863
400
According to the IOM reading, "one out of X persons in the world today is a migrant." What is X? (number)
One out of every 33 people today in the world is a migrant
400
Name 3 MDGs
To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger To achieve universal primary education To promote gender equality and empowering women To reduce child mortality rates To improve maternal health To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases To ensure environmental sustainability To develop a global partnership for development[1]
500
This country receives the most international migrants
The USA
500
What portion of migrants are women?
About half
500
In 2010, how many international migrants did Spain have?
6378
500
Give an example of legal migration
Coming with a passport, visa, country permission, etc.
500
Give an example of illegal migration
Crossing a border without a visa, going through customs/police control, passport, etc.