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Migration Patterns

Definition

Migration patterns refer to the movement of people or animals from one place to another over time. These patterns can include factors such as directionality, frequency, distance traveled, and reasons behind migration.

Related terms

Push Factors: Push factors are circumstances or conditions in an individual's current location (such as poverty or political instability) that encourage them to leave and migrate elsewhere.

Pull Factors: Pull factors are circumstances or conditions in another location (such as job opportunities or better living conditions) that attract individuals and encourage them to migrate there.

Net Migration Rate: Net migration rate is calculated by subtracting the number of emigrants (people leaving) from the number of immigrants (people entering) in a specific geographic area over a given period of time. It helps determine the overall migration trend for that area.

"Migration Patterns" appears in:

Subjects (4)

AP Comparative Government
AP European History
AP US History
AP World History: Modern

Practice Questions (9)

Which type of survey could provide the most reliable data for studying migration patterns over time?
What might be an innovative solution to addressing the impact of climate change on migration patterns?
Which factor would not directly influence migration patterns?
What model best describes the flow and impact of migration patterns on urban landscapes?
How does shifting from a national to a regional scale impact interpretations of migration patterns?
Which term defines the physical features such as mountains or bodies of water that influence human activities and migration patterns?
How would a significant rise in xenophobic attitudes most likely affect migration patterns?
Which pair embodies how migration patterns can reshape cultural landscapes?
What would be an effective method to analyze the impact of migration patterns on rural settlement structures?

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