1.2 CiE Geography

The name for money sent back from migrant to home country

• Remittances
• Loans
• Deposits
• Transfers

What is a push factor?

• A push factor is a reason that attracts people to a place.
• A push factor is a type of economic incentive.
• A push factor is a government policy that encourages immigration.
• A push factor is a reason that makes/ compels people to leave a place.

What is a pull factor?

• A pull factor is an attractive quality or condition that draws people to a new area.
• A pull factor is a reason for people to leave an area.
• A pull factor is a financial incentive provided by the government.
• A pull factor is a type of transportation used for migration.

Select ALL the ECONOMIC pull factors

• low unemployment rates
• better access to transport

• limited job training programs
• job opportunities and higher wages

Select ALL the ENVIRONMENTAL push factors

• annual flooding

• prolonged drought

• cooler climates

• warmer climates

Select a social PUSH factor

• Economic growth
• Cultural assimilation
• Environmental sustainability
• High crime rates

What are the impacts of economic migration on the rural area they have left? Select all that apply

• lower tax income

• higher dependancy ratio

• labour shortage

• gender imbalance

What are the social impacts on the HOST country (where migrants are going to)? Select all that apply

• cultural conflict

• language barriers

• pressure on health and education systems

• competion for jobs

In which is there a large rural-urban migration from the centre to the east?

• China
• India
• Brazil
• Russia

What events might cause involuntary migration?

• Natural disasters, armed conflicts, persecution, and environmental hazards

• Economic growth and job opportunities
• Cultural exchange programs
• Tourism and travel incentives