OCR A Level Geography: USA Migration Case Study

In 2013, how many immigrants were there living in the USA?

• 30 million

• 91 million

• 45 million

• 41 million

What % of immigrants living in the USA are Mexican?

• 80%

• 71%

• 15%

• 28%

How many nationalities make up the USA immigrant population?

• 101

• 96

• 78

• 55

Select all that make the USA an attractive place for migrants

• Employment available for both high and low skilled work

• There is little risk of being osterized by the local communities

• There is improved education and healthcare

• All of the above

In 2013 how many US citizens lived abroad?

• 41 million

• 10 million

• 2.8 million

• 3.3 million

The US immigration policy limits permanent immigrants to how many?

• 480,000

• 675,000

• 700,000

• 1 million

The majority (480,000/675,000) of permanent immigrants to the USA are granted for...

• Protecting refugees

• Promoting diversity

• Reunification of families

• For those with valuable skills to offer

How are Mexico and the USA linked together, showing interdependence? Select all that apply

• Political power relations between the 2 countries remain imbalanced (example being Trump's Wall)

• Both countries manage the Colorado River

• Many Mexicans contribute to the US's economy through agriculture and construction

• The USA has funded the healthcare system and car manufacturers in Mexico

• All of the above

In 2013, how much ($) was sent back to Mexico from the USA in remittances?

• 1.1 billion

• 2.1 billion

• 2.2 billion

• 3.3 billion

Which are opportunities created by Mexico to USA migration? Select all that apply

• The US migration policy aims to attract high skilled workers

• An estimated 6 million unauthorised Mexican immigrants live in the USA, putting a strain on the border

• Immigrant groups aren't always integrated smoothly into US society causing tension and isolation

• Most immigrants to the USA from Mexico are in the economically active age range