F.5 GCE AS Geography Unit 5.3a - Plenary

What is the primary reason for the increase in retirement migration to the Mediterranean?

• Rising global temperatures

• Increased life expectancy and better health in retirement

• Cheaper travel costs to the US

• Political instability in Northern Europe

Which of the following is NOT a pull factor for retirees migrating to the Mediterranean?

• Pleasant climate

• Cheaper property and heating costs

• Frequent low-cost flights

• Lack of access to healthcare

What percentage of immigrants in Spain are retirees from northern European countries?

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

Which event is referred to as the "European Migrant Crisis"?

• The Brexit referendum

• The movement of retirees to Spain

• The large-scale arrival of economic migrants and refugees in 2015

• The decline in migration due to the COVID-19 pandemic

What was the primary cause of the high death toll among migrants crossing the Mediterranean in 2015?

• Extreme weather conditions

• Unsafe, overcrowded boats and smuggling gangs

• Lack of access to healthcare

• Poor communication technology

Which Mediterranean countries were the main destinations for migrants during the European Migrant Crisis?

• Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Cyprus

• Turkey, Morocco, and Tunisia

• Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

• Portugal, Malta, and Croatia

What is a key positive impact of retired migrants in areas such as the Costa del Sol?

• Seasonal migration reduces strain on local services

• Retirees boost the local economy by spending

• Retirees reduce demand for housing in the area

• Retirees increase the availability of healthcare services

What is a major negative impact of retired migrants in Mediterranean regions?

• Decrease in tourism

• Higher demand for age-related services, leading to strain on healthcare systems

• Reduction in cultural diversity

• Lack of job opportunities for locals

Which of the following is a response by the EU to the Mediterranean migrant crisis?

• Operation Triton, focusing on search-and-rescue missions and border surveillance

• Closing all Mediterranean borders to migrants

• Offering free homes to migrants in Europe

• Relocating all migrants to non-EU countries

What is the term used to describe money earned by migrants in their destination country and sent back to their origin country?

• Foreign aid
• Investment returns
• Tax refunds
• Remittances