Migration/Immigration

Maria lived in a small town in Guatemala, where opportunities were scarce. After losing her job, she decided to leave everything behind to seek a better life in the United States. With a heavy heart, she said goodbye to her family and embarked on a long journey. (Why did she leave?)

• She left to seek a better life in the United States after losing her job.
• She left because she wanted to travel the world.
• She left to join her friends in another town.
• She left to start a new job in Guatemala.

What is the difference between immigration and migration?

• Immigration is a type of migration that involves settling in a new country.
• Migration is exclusively about moving for work purposes.
• Immigration is the process of leaving one's home country permanently.
• Migration refers only to temporary movement within a country.

• Why do you think people choose to migrate from one country to another? What are some reasons that might lead them to leave their home?

Which term refers to the movement of people from one place to another?

• transportation
• relocation
• migration
• commuting

What is a common challenge faced by immigrants in a new country?

• Cultural acceptance
• Meeting new people

• Language barriers
• Access to healthcare

Which of the following is an example of voluntary migration? (TWO)

• A refugee fleeing from war-torn country.
• A student moving for a scholarship.

• A family relocating due to a natural disaster.
• A person moving to another country for a job opportunity.

Which of the following factors is NOT a common reason for migration?

• Seeking a safer living environment
• Pursuit of higher education
• Desire for better job opportunities
• Preference for a specific type of cuisine

Which of the following is an example of forced migration?

• Students studying abroad for education.
• Migrants seeking better job opportunities.
• Refugees fleeing a war-torn country.
• Tourists visiting a new country for vacation.

What is a common reason for people to emigrate?

• To escape persecution

• Political stability
• Cultural exchange
• Environmental factors

What is an immigrant?

• A person who travels temporarily for work.
• A person who moves to a foreign country to live there permanently.

• Someone who is born in a foreign country.
• A tourist visiting a new place for leisure.