Migration Characteristics Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is interregional migration?

Movement from one region of a country to another.

What is intraregional migration?

Movement within one region.

What characterizes voluntary migration?

The migrant has chosen to move for economic improvement.

Match Zelinsky's stages of migration transition with their descriptions:

Stage 1 = High daily or seasonal mobility in search of food rather than permanent migration to a new location. Stage 2 = International migration becomes important, as well as interregional migration from one country's rural areas to cities. Stages 3 & 4 = People leaving stage 2 in search of economic opportunities; internal migration within countries is intraregional, from cities to surrounding suburbs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the family status of migrants?

About 40% of immigrants are young adults (ages 25-39), usually traveling alone; 16% are children. Signup and view all the answers

What is noted about the gender of migrants?

Most long distance migrants are men, but women are beginning to migrate more due to changing societal roles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Migration Types

Interregional Migration: Movement occurs from one region of a country to another.
Intraregional Migration: Movement takes place within a single region.

Voluntary Migration

Migrants choose to relocate primarily for economic improvement opportunities.

Zelinsky's Stages of Migration Transition

Stage 1: Characterized by high daily or seasonal mobility focused on food rather than permanent relocation.
Stage 2: Emergence of international migration and interregional movement from rural areas to urban centers due to agricultural advancements and technological changes that reduce rural labor needs. Urban factory jobs attract migrants.
Stages 3 & 4: Migrants continue to seek economic opportunities; intraregional movement occurs, primarily from urban areas to surrounding suburbs.

Family Status of Migrants

Approximately 40% of immigrants are young adults aged 25-39, often migrating alone.
Children represent about 16% of recent immigrants to the U.S, showing a shift in family migration patterns.

Gender of Migrants

Predominantly, long-distance migrants are men due to higher employment opportunities.
An increase in female migration is observed, reflecting changes in societal roles.

Description

Explore key concepts in migration with these flashcards. This set covers interregional and intraregional migration, voluntary migration, and Zelinsky's stages of migration transition. Perfect for studying the dynamics of human movement within and across regions.