Understanding Immigration and Migration Concepts

Emma explains the differences between the words migration, immigration, and emigration. Migration involves temporary movement, often seasonal, and can apply to both animals and people. Immigration is the permanent move of people into a country, while emigration is the act of leaving one's country permanently. The video includes examples and practice questions to reinforce understanding.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Learning about three commonly confused words

• Discussing the climate changes

• Understanding different types of animals

• Exploring the history of Canada

Which of the following best describes 'migration'?

• Movement of animals only

• Temporary movement, often seasonal

• Permanent movement of people

• Permanent settlement in a new country

What is a 'migrant worker'?

• A person who permanently moves to a new country

• An animal that moves seasonally

• A person who temporarily works in a different country

• A person who leaves their country permanently

Which statement is true about 'immigration'?

• It is a permanent move to a new country

• It is a temporary movement

• It involves leaving a country

• It involves animals moving to warmer areas

Who can immigrate according to the lesson?

• Both animals and people

• Neither animals nor people

• Only people

• Only animals

What does 'emigrate' mean?

• To work temporarily in another country

• To move into a new country

• To leave a country permanently

• To move seasonally

Which of the following is an example of emigration?

• A bird flying south for the winter

• A person moving to a new country permanently

• A worker traveling for a seasonal job

• A person leaving their home country

What is the correct term for a person who moves to a new country permanently?

• Traveler

• Migrant

• Emigrant

• Immigrant

Which word describes the action of leaving a country?

• Immigrate

• Emigrate

• Travel

• Migrate

What is the main difference between 'immigrate' and 'emigrate'?

• Immigrate is temporary, emigrate is permanent

• Immigrate is about entering a country, emigrate is about leaving

• Immigrate is for animals, emigrate is for people

• There is no difference