Worksheets4.4& 4.7-Reasons for population growth, migration and inequality
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
Sort the reasons for national and international migration in Birmingham
Education- young people searching for a degree level of education
Conflict- people fleeing fighting for safety
Better job prospects- young people in search of better job opportunities
Shortage of workers- UK encouraged immigration from former colonies to fill jobs
Migration to retire- elderly leave Birmingham to live in towns on the south coast of England
Seeking better jobs and better standards of living
Identify whether the statements is true or false for reasons for migration in Birmingham.
You can use the words more than once.
1. Many migrants come from North America to seek better standards of living. The majority of the immigrants are young, 80% aged 18-35. (a)
2. When there was a shortage of workers, the UK government encouraged people from former colonies to come and fill jobs that the UK people didn't want to do. (b)
3. People fled countries such as Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine to seek safety from the fighting. (c)
4. Birmingham is the biggest student city in the UK with 12 universities and 100,000 students. (d)
5. Birmingham is the 2nd biggest student city with 8 universities and 80,000 students, (e)
Age structure- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham
70% of the population is under 45.
This will benefit Birmingham as they have an increased pool of labour.
However, it also results in high levels of unemployment as there are not enough jobs.
Housing- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham
There is a strain on the housing stock – the city needs 4,000 homes per year over the next 10 years.
This has led to an increase in construction jobs, however these jobs are temporary.
Although, the construction has not kept up with the demand, resulting in people living in sub-standard housing.
Ethnicity- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham
Multicultural societies are created as Birmingham has a large number of international migrants. 47% of people are from ethnic groups other than white.
As a result the local communities benefit from the increased diversity of culture.
However, tensions between the migrants and the existing residents may arise due to a variety of reasons, such as the language barrier and intolerance towards different customs and beliefs.
Services- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham
Having more people in the city is putting increased pressure on key services, such as GP's and schools.
This has resulted in long waiting lists for patients, and students not getting their first choice school.
However, the increase in demand for these services, does create more jobs.
Housing- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City
Migrants from the countryside are forced to (a) build homes out of waste materials on the edge of the city (2/3 of the population live in slums). Sewage often (b) the water supply so diseases such as typhoid and (c) are an issue. However, the government is trying to change this by building lower income housing developments on the edge of the city. These houses are (d) , but the cost leaves little for food, clothing, utility bills, commuting and (e) .
Age structure- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City
Many migrants moving to the city are (a) adults, resulting in a (b) population. This (c) Mexico City as they have an increased pool of (d) . However, there is a lack of jobs, resulting in (e) levels of unemployment and crime.
Services- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City
The city generates (a) tonnes of rubbish every year but only (b) is collected.
The rest is left to (c) on the streets, waterways and drains where it clogs the system and results in (d) pollution. This increases the presence of water (e) diseases such as cholera.
Ethnicity- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City
Migrants from the (a) , France and Germany have migrated to Mexico City resulting in a variety of (b) groups. However, they live in the (c) homes close to the city centre. This (d) social (e) .
Both national and international migrants are attracted to Mexico City but to different parts. Label where they would most likely live.
Categorise the inequalities in Mexico City.
Minimum wage should be $US4 per day but 1 in 3 are paid less
60% of the jobs in Mexico City are in the informal sector
CBD wages are much higher- top 20% earn 13 times more than the bottom 20%
Average income in Benito Juarez is 4 times greater than Milpa Alta
The poorest 10% average only two years of school attendance
The richest 10% average 12 years in school attendance
27% of homes do not have an internal water supply and 2% have access to no water at all
In Milpa Alta, 53% of houses have piped water, compared to 98% in Benito Juarez.
Squatter settlements also lack a sewage system, electricity, adequate healthcare and food shops.
In the wealthier areas, people live in large houses with gardens and swimming pools.
Identify if the statement is true or false about inequality in Mexico City.
You can use the words more than once.
1. Wages- It is hard for the poor to save or to become wealthier as they are stuck in the poverty trap (a)
2. Education- Rich children are being forced to grow up very quickly - affecting their quality of life because they have to do jobs usually undertaken by adults. (b)
3. Education- Poor children are being forced to grow up very quickly - affecting their quality of life because they have to do jobs usually undertaken by adults. Poor children are unable to complete their education, restricting their future opportunities. (c)
4. Services- Diseases and illnesses are spread easily in poorer areas. This is then exacerbated (worsened) by the lack of medical care leading to illnesses such as diarrhoea being fatal. (d)
5. Services- Poorer areas have lower death rates and lower infant mortality rates than in the wealthier areas, increasing inequality. (e)
