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What is the primary distinction between immigration and emigration?
What is the primary distinction between immigration and emigration?
- Both immigration and emigration refer to the same process of moving between countries.
- Immigration involves moving permanently to another country, while emigration is the act of leaving one’s own country. (correct)
- Immigration refers to leaving one's own country, while emigration refers to entering another country.
- Immigration is restricted to economic reasons, whereas emigration is based solely on environmental changes.
Which statement best describes net migration?
Which statement best describes net migration?
- Net migration represents the calculation of people moving to urban regions only.
- Net migration is the net difference between immigrants and emigrants. (correct)
- Net migration is calculated by the total number of people moving within a rural area.
- Net migration only accounts for voluntary migration situations.
What is the main feature of rural-urban migration?
What is the main feature of rural-urban migration?
- It involves movers leaving rural areas for urban cities, influenced by opportunities or challenges. (correct)
- It consists primarily of involuntary migrants leaving rural areas due to government policies.
- It encompasses individuals moving from urban areas to other urban settings.
- It is characterized solely by the movement of skilled professionals seeking better job prospects.
Which of the following best defines involuntary migration?
Which of the following best defines involuntary migration?
What best describes international migration?
What best describes international migration?
Flashcards
Migration
Migration
The movement of a person or group from one place to another, often driven by things like changes in nature, better job opportunities, or personal reasons.
Immigration
Immigration
The act of coming to live permanently in a country that isn't your original home.
Emigration
Emigration
The act of leaving your own country to live permanently in a different country.
Net Migration
Net Migration
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Rural-Urban Migration
Rural-Urban Migration
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Study Notes
Migration
- Movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often due to environmental, economic, or other factors.
Immigration
- Action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Emigration
- Act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
Net Migration
- Difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants.
Rural-Urban Migration
- Movement of people from rural areas to urban cities, either temporarily or permanently.
Urban-Rural Migration
- Movement of people from urban areas to rural areas, often due to urbanization problems like pollution, traffic, or poor housing.
Voluntary Migration
- Occurs when someone chooses to leave their home.
Involuntary Migration
- Refers to foreign-born people forced to migrate.
Regional Migration
- Movement of people within a country from one region to another.
International Migration
- Movement of people across international borders for settlement.
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