Geo Year 8 - Topic 3.5_Push and pull factor

Human-made environmental disasters that make it unsafe to stay in an area

• Push factor

• Pull factor

A less extreme climate

• Push factor

• Pull factor

The loss of industries or employers in an area

• Push factor

• Pull factor

Job opportunities

• Push factor

• Pull factor

Higher wages and the promise of a “better life”

• Push factor

• Pull factor

Overpopulation problems

• Push factor

• Pull factor

Intolerance towards a certain cultural group

• Push factor

• Pull factor

Attractive environments, such as mountains, seasides and warm climates

• Push factor

• Pull factor

For a better quality of life or to be closer to family or friends

• Push factor

• Pull factor

To escape political persecution or war

• Push factor

• Pull factor