Exploring Human Migration

What is one common reason people migrate?

• Political instability

• Cultural exchange

• Climate change

• Economic opportunities

How can migration change a culture?

• Migration can change a culture by introducing new ideas, traditions, and practices, leading to cultural exchange and blending.

• Migration has no impact on culture.

• Migration eliminates all existing traditions.

• Migration only leads to cultural isolation.

Name a famous migration pattern in history.

• The Great Migration

• The Trail of Tears

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Exodus

What is a refugee?

• A refugee is a person who has fled their country due to fear of persecution.

• A refugee is a person who has been forcibly removed from their home by the government.

• A refugee is an individual who travels to another country for tourism purposes.

• A refugee is someone who has chosen to leave their country for better opportunities.

What does displacement mean?

• Displacement is the vector quantity that represents the change in position of an object.

• Displacement is the mass of an object in a given position.

• Displacement is the total distance traveled by an object.

• Displacement refers to the speed of an object in motion.

How does urban migration differ from rural migration?

• Urban migration occurs only during natural disasters.

• Rural migration is always permanent and irreversible.

• Urban migration focuses on movement to cities for economic and social opportunities, while rural migration involves movement within rural areas, often for agricultural or familial reasons.

• Urban migration is solely for educational purposes.

What is one economic effect of migration?

• Reduction in overall economic growth due to brain drain.

• Increased labor supply leading to potential wage suppression.

• Improved job security for native workers due to migration.

• Increased demand for goods leading to higher prices.

Why do people move to cities?

• People move to cities for better job opportunities and access to services.

• To find more affordable housing

• To escape from urban areas

• For a quieter lifestyle

How can migration affect families?

• Migration can affect families by causing separation, emotional stress, changes in economic status, and challenges in cultural integration.

• Migration leads to increased family bonding.

• Migration has no impact on family dynamics.

• Migration guarantees better job opportunities for all family members.

What is one cause of people becoming refugees?

• Economic opportunities

• Cultural exchange

• Natural disasters

• Armed conflict