International Migration Case Study - Poland to UK
OCR Geography B Specification
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- Created by: Harry Barlow
- Created on: 06-06-12 19:50
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2. Which of these was not a push factor that encouraged the move?
- Lack of resources (oil and gas)
- Housing shortages (over 300 dwellings for every 1000 people)
- High Unemployment (around 19%)
- Low average Wages (one third of the EU average)
3. Which of these was not a pull factor that encouraged the move?
- Better standard of education
- Good exchange rate ( sending a few pounds back to Poland meant a lot at the time)
- Ease of Migration (UK allowed unlimited migration from the EU in 2004 - used to be restricted)
- More work and higher wages (also a big demand for tradesmen)
4. Which of these is not an impact of the migration on Poland?
- Environmental - significant increase in c02 Emissions caused by the increas use of aeroplanes
- Economic - Shortage of workers, slowing the growth of the economy
- Social - Migration of young people lead to an ageing population
5. Which of these is not an advantage to Poland for the migration?
- Crime rates reduced in Poland as criminals were encouraged to emigrate
- €3 billion was sent to Poland from abroad in 2006
- The young people who left didn't need houses or jobs, helping with the housing shortages and unemployment problems.
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