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What is the primary reason for human migration?
What is the primary reason for human migration?
- To experience different cultures and climates
- To get married or to escape persecution or a natural disaster (correct)
- To better one's social status
- To explore new areas of the Earth
Which country received the most immigrants in 2013, according to U.N. estimates?
Which country received the most immigrants in 2013, according to U.N. estimates?
- Russia
- United States (correct)
- Canada
- China
What is a major driver of immigration to Russia?
What is a major driver of immigration to Russia?
- Russia's low standard of living
- Its lack of natural resources
- Political unrest in neighboring countries
- The country's high mortality rates and aging population (correct)
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Central Asia and Russia region?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Central Asia and Russia region?
What is a common origin of immigrants to Russia?
What is a common origin of immigrants to Russia?
What led to increased internal migration in Russia from 2006?
What led to increased internal migration in Russia from 2006?
What is a major reason for people moving from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to other countries?
What is a major reason for people moving from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to other countries?
What makes Kazakhstan an attractive place for people to move to?
What makes Kazakhstan an attractive place for people to move to?
What is a common reason for people moving from rural areas to urban areas in Kazakhstan?
What is a common reason for people moving from rural areas to urban areas in Kazakhstan?
What is a major difference between Russia and Kazakhstan in terms of immigration?
What is a major difference between Russia and Kazakhstan in terms of immigration?
Which Central Asian country has a relatively open-door policy when it comes to migration from other countries?
Which Central Asian country has a relatively open-door policy when it comes to migration from other countries?
What drives internal migration in Kazakhstan from rural to urban areas?
What drives internal migration in Kazakhstan from rural to urban areas?
Why is Russia a popular destination for immigrants?
Why is Russia a popular destination for immigrants?
Which of the following is a reason why people migrate from Tajikistan?
Which of the following is a reason why people migrate from Tajikistan?
Why do migrants from Uzbekistan leave their country?
Why do migrants from Uzbekistan leave their country?
