Push or Pull Factors

Push factors are....

• good/positive things that attract a person to a new place

• bad/negative things that cause a person to leave a place

Pull factors are....

• good/positive things that attract a person to a new place

• bad/negative things that cause a person to leave a place

Not having enough food is an example of a ....

• pull factor

• push factor

Which of the following is an example of a push factor?

• religious freedom

• a drought or famine (severe hunger)

• job opportunities

• a fair government

A nice, warm climate would be an example of a _________ factor.

• push

• pull

Which of the following is an example of a push factor?

• Religious Freedom

• War

• Better opportunity for a job

• Better education

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?

• Violence

• Poverty

• Safety

• Famine

Choose ALL the PULL factors. (More than one answer)

• Safety

• Freedom

• Jobs

• War

Things that tend to attract people to a new area

• Push Factors
• Pull Factors

Having more/better land available is an example of a..

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor