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What are push factors in migration?
What are push factors in migration?
- Circumstances that compel people to leave their current residency (correct)
- Factors that entice individuals to another location with better opportunities
- Elements that encourage individuals to stay in their current location
- Social connections that promote moving to urban areas
Which of the following best describes urbanisation?
Which of the following best describes urbanisation?
- The migration of populations from rural areas to urban centers (correct)
- The population shift from urban areas to suburban regions
- The decline of urban regions due to migration
- The increase of rural populations due to agricultural expansion
What is a slum?
What is a slum?
- A suburb known for its luxury housing
- A well-developed area with high living standards
- An urban area with rapid economic growth
- A low-quality area of a city characterized by poverty and poor housing (correct)
Which of the following defines a megacity?
Which of the following defines a megacity?
What distinguishes internal migration from international migration?
What distinguishes internal migration from international migration?
What is one effect of urbanisation?
What is one effect of urbanisation?
Which term is used to describe people who flee their country to escape conflict or violence?
Which term is used to describe people who flee their country to escape conflict or violence?
What characterizes developing countries?
What characterizes developing countries?
What is the main reason people migrate due to fear of their safety?
What is the main reason people migrate due to fear of their safety?
Urbanisation leads to an increase in rural population.
Urbanisation leads to an increase in rural population.
Name one major characteristic of developed countries.
Name one major characteristic of developed countries.
A __________ is a large metropolitan area with a population exceeding 10 million.
A __________ is a large metropolitan area with a population exceeding 10 million.
Match the types of migration with their descriptions:
Match the types of migration with their descriptions:
Which of the following is a common environmental issue caused by urbanisation?
Which of the following is a common environmental issue caused by urbanisation?
There are less than 1 million slums in the world.
There are less than 1 million slums in the world.
What document outlines the law-making powers of the Commonwealth government in Australia?
What document outlines the law-making powers of the Commonwealth government in Australia?
Flashcards
Migration
Migration
Permanently moving from one place to another, as a group or individually.
Push factors
Push factors
Reasons that make people want to leave a place, such as disasters, war, or persecution.
Pull factors
Pull factors
Reasons that attract people to a new place, like better jobs, studies, or safety.
Urbanization
Urbanization
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Slum
Slum
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Developing country
Developing country
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Developed country
Developed country
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Refugee
Refugee
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What are push factors?
What are push factors?
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What are pull factors?
What are pull factors?
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What is urbanisation?
What is urbanisation?
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What is a megacity?
What is a megacity?
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Internal Migration
Internal Migration
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International Migration
International Migration
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What is a referendum?
What is a referendum?
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What is the Australian Constitution?
What is the Australian Constitution?
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Study Notes
Migration
- Migration is the permanent move of people to a new location, either alone or in a group.
- Push factors cause people to leave their homes. These include natural disasters, war, insecurity, and persecution.
- Pull factors draw people to other places. These include better job prospects, education opportunities, freedom of religion, environmental factors, and improved governance.
Urbanization
- Urbanization is the shift in population from rural to urban areas, along with the growth of cities.
- Causes include natural population increases and rural-to-urban migration.
- Effects of urbanization include poor housing, lack of clean water, pollution (air, noise, light), traffic congestion, and overcrowded public transport.
- Slums are areas with inadequate housing and extreme poverty. There are over one million slums worldwide, with significant examples located in cities like Mumbai, India.
Country Classifications
- Developing countries are poor nations with low economies and a low standard of living.
- Developed countries have thriving economies and a higher standard of living for their citizens.
Megacities
- Megacities are large metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 10 million. Examples include Tokyo, Jakarta, and New York.
Types of Migration
- Forced migration: Migration due to external pressures.
- Chosen migration: Migration based on personal choices.
- Student migration: Students moving to study in another location.
- Internal migration: Moving within a country.
- International migration: Crossing national borders.
- Refugees: People fleeing conflict or violence.
Australian Constitution
- The Australian Constitution is a legally binding document outlining the law-making powers of parliament and their divisions.
Referendum
- A referendum is a public vote on a specific issue or question.
Australian Freedoms
- Australia's freedoms include speech, religion, assembly, movement, and association.
Magna Carta
- The Magna Carta is an English document from over 800 years ago that places some limitations on law.
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