Global Migration Trends

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What percentage of the world's population were migrants in 2016?

  • 3% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 5%
  • 1%

Which factor is identified as the primary reason for migrations?

  • Political stability
  • Economic improvement (correct)
  • Cultural exchange
  • Social reasons

What type of migrations are refugees and internally displaced people fleeing from?

  • Economic inequality
  • Discrimination
  • Environmental disasters
  • Political conflicts (correct)

Which kind of migrations are almost equal in number according to the text?

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What triggers a new form of migration according to the text?

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In which version can you access the detailed zoom mentioned in the text?

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What is the main reason why migrants are seeking to move to a different location?

<p>Improvement in living conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for migrations in the text?

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What percentage of the global population do international migrations involve according to the text?

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Which type of migration is mentioned as being influenced by climate change in the text?

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What do refugees and internally displaced people often flee from according to the text?

<p>Discrimination and lack of freedoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region experiences a significant amount of internal migrations according to the text?

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Flashcards

Global Migrant Percentage (2016)

In 2016, migrants represented 3% of the global population.

Primary Migration Driver

The main driving force behind migration is the desire for a better financial situation.

Migration due to Conflict

Refugees and internally displaced persons often migrate due to political conflicts.

Migration Flow Parity

South-South migrations and South-North migrations are close in number.

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Climate-Induced Migration

Climate change is creating new migration patterns.

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Migrant's Primary Goal

Migrants generally seek better living conditions.

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Environmental Migrations

Environmental migrations are caused or influenced by climate change.

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Reasons for Refugee Migration

Refugees often flee discrimination and lack of freedoms.

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High Internal Migration Region

A region with a large amount of people relocating within its borders.

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Study Notes

Migration Statistics

  • In 2016, migrants made up approximately 3.3% of the world's population.

Reasons for Migration

  • The primary reason for migration is to seek better living conditions, such as economic opportunities, education, and healthcare.
  • Refugees and internally displaced people flee from conflict, violence, and persecution.

Types of Migration

  • Refugees and internally displaced people are forcibly displaced, fleeing from conflict, violence, and persecution.
  • International and internal migrations are almost equal in number.

Triggers of Migration

  • Climate change is a trigger for a new form of migration.

Migration Patterns

  • The majority of migrants are seeking to move to a different location in search of better living conditions, such as economic opportunities, education, and healthcare.
  • Asia experiences a significant amount of internal migrations.

Migration Context

  • It is not explicitly mentioned that migrations are triggered by a search for freedom or democracy.

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