Questions and Answers
What are push factors?
What is the definition of pull factors?
Conditions that attract people to a new area.
Push factors are generally some problem which results in people wanting to ______.
migrate
Which of the following is a pull factor?
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Push factors are generally described as positive conditions.
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Match the following types of migration factors with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Push and Pull Factors Overview
- Push and pull factors influence migration, acting as motivators for people to leave or move to a new location.
- Push factors are associated with the origin country and generally relate to negative conditions, prompting emigration.
- Pull factors connect to the destination country, consisting of positive attributes that attract migrants.
Push Factors
- Conditions that cause individuals to flee their homes.
- Examples include:
- Scarcity of land
- Political and religious persecution
- Revolutions and conflicts
- Economic hardships like poverty and lack of jobs
- Environmental issues such as desertification and famine
- Health concerns, including poor medical care and disease
- Natural disasters leading to displacement
- Social issues like bullying, lack of housing, and fears of violence or slavery
- Push factors can create a sense of urgency for migration, driven by distress or peril.
Pull Factors
- Conditions that entice people to relocate to a new area.
- Examples include:
- Promises of personal freedoms like religious and political liberty
- Economic opportunities, including job availability and industry growth
- Better living conditions, such as access to education and healthcare
- Plentiful and affordable land, especially during westward expansion in the U.S.
- Connections with family and opportunities for social integration
- Pull factors often represent hopes for enhanced quality of life and prospects for the future.
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Explore the essential concepts of push and pull factors that influence migration. This quiz will help you understand what drives people away from their home country and what attracts them to a new location. Perfect for students studying migration patterns and related social factors.
