Geography: Migration revision cards on migration 3.5 / 5 based on 6 ratings ? GeographyPopulation changeGCSEAll boards Created by: Danni Heron-BrooksCreated on: 19-05-12 20:20 What is migration? Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. 1 of 7 What is a migrant? A migrant is a person who moves from one country to another for economic or personal reasons. 2 of 7 What is source country and host country? Source country - the country that a migrant comes from. Host country - the country that a migrant goes to. 3 of 7 What is an economic migrant and a seasonal migrant Economic migrant - people who move away from poorer areas to gain access to better jobs and wages. Seasonal migrant - someone who moves for seasonal work then leaves. 4 of 7 Types of Migration Voluntary - people choose to move for better jobs and higher wages. Forced - people who have to move or they'll face extreme hardship, persecution and even death. Temporary - seasonal migrants: they then go home when the picking season ends. Permanent - people who move and dont return home. 5 of 7 Migration - push factors Push factors: things that force people to leave their own country. -not enough jobs -low wages -poor healthcare -poor educational opportunities -war with another country -drought and famine 6 of 7 Migration - pull factors Pull factors: things that attract people to a new country. -hope of finding a job -higher wages -better healthcare -chance of better education -a better standard of living -family and friends may have moved there already -lower levels of crime and safety from conflict. 7 of 7
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