Migration
Definition
Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location.
Analogy
Think of migration like moving houses. You pack up all your belongings and move them from your old house (origin) to your new house (destination). Just like you might move because you got a new job or wanted a change in scenery, people migrate for similar reasons such as better opportunities or environmental changes.
Related terms
Internal Migration: This is when people migrate within the same country or region. For example, moving from New York City to Los Angeles.
External Migration: This is when people migrate from one country to another. For example, moving from Mexico to the United States.
Forced Migration: This is when individuals are forced to leave their homes due to factors outside their control such as war or natural disasters.
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Practice Questions (20+)
Which type of migration involves movement from rural areas to urban areas?
In applying regional analysis, how does migration affect population distribution?
Why is it criticized that demographic transition model does not account for migration?
What kind of migration happens within a country's boundaries?
Which event triggered massive displacement and migration within India and Pakistan in 1947?
Which statement best illustrates a blend of both push and pull factors influencing migration?
What motivator best exemplifies a social pull factor inducing migration?
Which physical feature often becomes a barrier to migration?
Which factor primarily determines the socio-economic impacts of migration on receiving societies?
What is an instance of cultural diffusion through migration in recent history?
What historical event best exemplifies the cultural diffusion of religion through migration?
Which migration led to the diffusion of Islam into Southeast Asia?
What is a historical example showcasing diffusion through migration?
Which historic event led to a significant migration from rural areas to urban centers in the United States?
What triggered laborers' migration to urban areas during the Second Agricultural Revolution?
How does migration impact the social fabric of a region?
How does the migration of young adults from rural to urban areas in Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model affect those regions?
What is a significant push factor leading to migration out of rural regions in China?
Which factor would most likely contribute to the migration of a family from a rural region to an urban center?
How does overpopulation act as a push factor in migration?
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