1.2 Immigration to Spain

This population pyramid represents that Spain has a(n)

• aging population

• declining population

• rapidly increasing population

• high birthrate

When did Spain have high rates of immigration?

• Between 2001 and 2005

• After 2008

• Between 2008 and 2011

• Between 1990 and 2000

Which of these best explains immigration to Spain since 1990?

• It has been steadily increasing for over 30 years.

• It has been steadily decreasing for over 30 years.

• Between 2000 and 2010, the number increased dramatically. After 2010, it started to decrease and leveled off after 2015.

• Between 2000 and 2010, the number increased dramatically. After 2010, it started to decrease and increased after 2015.

The autonomous region with the highest number of immigrants is?

• Catalonia

• Andalucía

• Madrid

• Galicia

• Balearic Islands

Why do people from LEDCs typically move to Spain?

• A better lifestyle

• Economic opportunity

• Political freedom

• Labor Opportunity

Select the regions of Spain with the lowest numbers of immigrants

• Galicia

• Extremadura

• Balearic Islands

• Catalonia

• Asturias

Why do people with high incomes typically move to Spain?

• A better lifestyle

• economic opportunity

• political freedom

• Study

• Residential migration,

Most economic activity in Spain is centered around _______ and       _________           areas.

• agricultural, industrial

• cities, coastal

• cities, agricultural

• industrial, coastal

How has Spain’s population changed since 1975?

• Spain’s life expectancy has increased due to diet and health care

• Spain’s birth rate fell to among the lowest in the world

• Spain’s birth rate rose to among the highest in the world

• Spain’s life expectancy has decreased due to the recession and COVID-19

• Immigration has increased, they now make up 10% of the population

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Spain’s high life expectancy

• The Mediterranean diet

•  Pension, access to free healthcare

• Care for people who can’t live independently

• An advanced economy