Introduction to Migration - Vocabulary

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What is migration?

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Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. It can be internal (within a country) or external (between countries).

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What are immigrants?

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People who move into a country are called immigrants.

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What are emigrants?

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People who leave a country are called emigrants.

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What is the origin in migration terms?

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The place where people come from is called the origin.

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What is the destination in migration terms?

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The place where people go to is called the destination.

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What is voluntary migration?

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Voluntary migration occurs when people choose to move to improve their living conditions, influenced by push and pull factors.

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What is forced migration?

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Forced migration occurs when people are made to move without choosing, often due to risks if they stay.

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What are push factors?

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Push factors are negative aspects that force individuals to move voluntarily, such as lack of jobs.

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What are pull factors?

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Pull factors are positive aspects in the destination country that attract individuals, such as quality education.

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Define: Destination

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The country where the migrant went to.