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3 - Why do people migrate?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select TWO push factors

a)

persecution

b)

better job opportunities

c)

armed conflicts

d)

political freedom

2.

Select TWO pull factors

a)

religious freedom

b)

better health system

c)

natural disaster

d)

prejudices

3.
I moved to Arizona because I enjoy warm weather.  What type of pull factor is this?
a)
Economic
b)
Environmental
c)
Social
d)
Political
4.

The term that best describes moving to a new location is called:

a)

migration

b)

mobility

c)

immigration

d)

globalization

5.

Entering a country when moving from somewhere else is called:

a)

Emigration

b)

Immigration

c)

Chain Migration

d)

Seasonal Migration

6.
A force that drives people to LEAVE a place is called a
a)
Push Factor
b)
Pull Factor
7.
A force that draws people to MOVE TO a place is a 
a)
Push Factor
b)
Pull Factor
8.

To the movement of people from the country side to the big cities we called it.....

a)

rural to urban migration

b)

international migration

c)

national migration

d)

urban to rural migration

9.

Is the example describing a push or pull factor?

Cameron is moving to Los Angeles because Santa Monica has such high crime rates.

a)

push factor

b)

pull factor

10.

Is the example describing a push or pull factor?

Tom is moving to Italy because he loves the architecture and culture.

a)

push factor

b)

pull factor