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Rural-Urban Migration

Definition

This refers to the movement of people from rural areas (countryside) to urban areas (cities and towns). It is often driven by factors such as job opportunities, better living conditions, and access to better services.

Related terms

Internal Migration: This is a form of migration where individuals or groups move within the boundaries of their own country. Rural-urban migration is an example of internal migration.

Push-Pull Factors: These are reasons that either push people away from their current location (like lack of jobs in rural areas) or pull them towards another location (like better healthcare facilities in urban areas).

Urbanization: This refers to the process by which towns and cities are formed and grow due to population growth and physical expansion. It's often fueled by rural-urban migration.

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Study guides (1)

AP Human Geography - 5.4 The Second Agricultural Revolution

Practice Questions (9)

Which historical event led to significant rural-urban migration in the United States?
Which approach could effectively reduce rural-urban migration due to economic disparity?
Which of the following is likely to have the greatest impact on reversing rural-urban migration in developing countries?
Which factor contributes most to rural-urban migration patterns related to agriculture?
What's the primary reason for rural-urban migration in developing countries?
How does rural-urban migration generally impact agricultural practices?
How does rural-urban migration primarily affect cities in developing countries?
Which historical events best illustrate rural-urban migration pattern?
How does The Great Migration in America share similarities with the rural-urban migration happening in China today?

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