CAUSES of MIGRATION [AP Human Geography Review—Unit 2 Topic 10]

What is the primary distinction between emigration and immigration?

• Emigration refers to movement within a country, while immigration refers to movement between countries.

• Emigration is the act of leaving one's country to settle in another, while immigration is the act of entering a new country to settle there.

• Emigration is the act of entering a new country, while immigration is the act of leaving one's country.

• Emigration refers to temporary relocation, while immigration refers to permanent relocation.

Which of the following scenarios best represents a 'push factor' for migration?

• A country offering high-paying jobs to skilled workers.

• A region with a stable government and strong civil liberties.

• A natural disaster, such as a devastating hurricane, making an area uninhabitable.

• A mild climate attracting retirees to a new location.

A migrant planning to move from Country A to Country B finds a good job and a happy life in Country C, which is along their route. They decide to settle permanently in Country C. This situation is an example of what?

• A push factor

• A pull factor

• An intervening obstacle

• An intervening opportunity

The mass migration of Mormons from Illinois and Missouri to the Utah Territory in the 19th century, driven by religious persecution and the desire for an isolated community, is primarily an example of which type of migration factor?

• Economic

• Demographic

• Cultural

• Environmental