Geographical Factors in Migration
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Why do people usually migrate, according to the text?

  • To engage in trade opportunities
  • To experience different climates
  • To explore different cultures
  • To escape a bad situation or seek a better life (correct)

What is one of the geographical factors mentioned that impacts people's decision to migrate?

  • Presence of diverse wildlife
  • Quality of healthcare facilities
  • Climate (correct)
  • Availability of advanced technology

In what region did European colonization significantly impact migration patterns?

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Caribbean, Central America, and South America (correct)
  • North America

What attracted Europeans to migrate to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America in the 15th century CE?

<p>Treasures and available land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main influences on migration in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America mentioned in the text?

<p>Availability of natural resources and climate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the warm winters in Arizona mentioned in the text?

<p>As an example of a geographical factor influencing migration decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the author's parents plan to do due to the warm winters in Arizona?

<p>Migrate to the West (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Europeans migrate to South America?

<p>To work in the gold and silver mines in the Andes Mountains. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is forced migration as described in the text?

<p>Forced movement of a group of people out of an area by conquering Europeans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Chinese migrants move to Peru and Bolivia in the 1800s?

<p>To work in the gold and silver mines in those countries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of European migration for the native populations of South America?

<p>Enslavement, annihilation, or uprooting of most native inhabitants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did climate influence migration patterns in South America according to the text?

<p>People concentrated towards the East to escape harsh climates like the Atacama Desert. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did major cities like Caracas, Santiago, and Montevideo develop closer to the coast in South America?

<p>To experience more moderate climates compared to the interior of the continent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Central America, why are most capital cities and highest population concentrations found nearer to cooler coasts?

<p>To be closer to cooler areas compared to the scorching inland regions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did climate play in migration patterns in the Caribbean?

<p>Harsh environments like jungles prompted people to move towards coastlines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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