Causes Effects of Forced and Voluntary Migration Test

Which of the following best describes migration?

• A. The movement of people from one place to another
• B. The process of one changing their cultural identity.
• C. The trade of goods between countries.
• D. The study of Earth’s physical features

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many civilians in New Orleans had to relocate to other parts of the state and the U.S. due to the destruction. These individuals would be classified as

• A. Migrants
• B. Refugees
• C. Internally Displaced Persons
• D. Emigrants

Maria planned to migrate from Honduras to the United States for better job opportunities. However, while traveling through Mexico, she found a stable job and decided to settle there instead of continuing her journey. What does Maria’s decision represent?

• A. Step Migration
• B. Intervening Obstacle
• C. Intervening Opportunity
• D. Chain Migration

In 1942 the United States made a series of agreements with Mexico to allow laborers to temporarily live and work in the U.S. under short term labor contracts. This type of migrant is known as________.

• A. Refugee
• B. Asylum Seeker
• C. Guest worker
• D. Internally displaced person

What is the difference between a refugee and an internally displaced person?

• A. A refugee has been forced to migrate to another portion of the same country, while and IDP has been forced to migrate to another country.
• B. A IDP chooses to migrate to another part of the country for a job opportunity, while a refugee chooses to leave the country for a new job opportunity.
• C. A refugee is forced to leave the country, while an IDP chooses to leave the country for economic reasons
• D. A refugee has been forced to migrate to another country while an IDP has been forced to migrate to another part of the same country.

What is brain drain?

• A. Permanent movement compelled usually by psychological factors
• B. An environmental or cultural feature of a landscape that hinders migration
• C. The lessoning force of immigration increasing distance from the location of origin country
• D. The large-scale emigration of a group of individuals with technical skills or knowledge

When large numbers of refugees flee to a neighboring country, the receiving country often faces challenges such as increased strain on public services and debates over immigration policy. What is one potential political effect of this type of migration?

• A. Increased cultural diversity in the host country
• B. Growth in the host country’s economy due to a larger workforce
• C. Tensions between political groups over immigration policy
• D. Improved relations between neighboring countries

In many countries, migrants often fill essential roles in industries such as agriculture, construction, and healthcare. How does this impact the host country economically?

• A. Increases unemployment for local workers
• B. Reduces the cost of labor in key industries
• C. Weakens the host country's economy by sending remittances abroad
• D. Causes inflation due to an increased population

When migrants settle in a new country, they often bring their traditions, food, and languages, which can lead to increased cultural exchange. What is one potential social effect of this process?

• A. The loss of cultural identity in the host country
• B. Tensions between local populations and migrant communities
• C. Greater cultural diversity and multiculturalism
• D. Decreased acceptance of immigration policies

During the 16th to 19th centuries, millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homeland and transported across the Atlantic to the Americas to work as slaves. What type of migration is this?

• A. Voluntary Migration for Economic Opportunities
• B. Forced Migration Due to War
• C. Forced Migration for Exploitation
• D. Voluntary Migration for Political Freedom