Push and Pull Factors in Migration Explained

The video discusses migration factors, categorizing them into push and pull factors. Push factors are negative aspects like war, famine, and unemployment that drive people away from a place. Pull factors are positive aspects like employment opportunities, peace, and amenities that attract people to a place. The video concludes by summarizing the differences between these factors.

What are the two main categories of factors that influence migration?

• Economic and social factors

• Political and technological factors

• Cultural and environmental factors

• Push and pull factors

Which of the following is considered a push factor?

• Good amenities

• War

• Peaceful environment

• Job opportunities

Why might unemployment be considered a push factor?

• It causes people to leave areas with few opportunities

• It provides more leisure time

• It increases the availability of services

• It leads to better job opportunities

What is a pull factor?

• A negative aspect that drives people away

• A factor that has no impact on migration

• A positive aspect that attracts people to a place

• A temporary condition affecting migration

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?

• Drought

• Good crop yields

• Religious persecution

• Famine

How do job opportunities function as a pull factor?

• They have no effect on migration

• They decrease the population in urban areas

• They push people away from areas with high employment

• They attract people to areas with more opportunities