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What are push and pull factors?
Push and pull factors are those factors which either forcefully push people into migration or attract them.
Which of the following are considered push factors? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered pull factors? (Select all that apply)
What is a push factor?
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What is a pull factor?
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The conditions that drive people to leave their homes are known as ______.
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Conditions that attract people to a new area are called ______.
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Study Notes
Push and Pull Factors Overview
- Push and pull factors influence migration patterns by either driving individuals away from their home country or attracting them to a new one.
- Push factors create distress or problems in the home country, prompting individuals to leave.
- Pull factors offer benefits or opportunities in the destination country, enticing individuals to migrate.
Push Factors
- Conditions that compel people to leave their homes:
- Land scarcity leading to limited resources.
- Political and religious persecution causing fear and oppression.
- Revolutions creating instability and danger.
- Poverty resulting in insufficient economic opportunities.
- Lack of jobs leading to unemployment.
- Primitive living conditions that ensure poor quality of life.
- Environmental issues like desertification and famine/drought that threaten survival.
- Natural disasters that make areas uninhabitable.
- Death threats, slavery, and bullying that threaten personal safety.
- Poor medical care and healthcare access diminishing quality of life.
Pull Factors
- Conditions that attract individuals to a new area:
- Promises of freedom, both political and religious, appealing to those facing persecution.
- Hope for a better life, instilling optimism about future prospects.
- Job opportunities providing economic stability and income.
- Access to plentiful and affordable land, particularly notable during westward expansion in the United States.
- Better living conditions and quality of life compared to the home country.
- Improved medical care, ensuring better health outcomes.
- Security and safety factors promoting a conducive environment for living.
- Family links encouraging connections and support networks.
- Better chances of finding romantic partners, impacting social life and community integration.
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Explore the essential concepts of push and pull factors in migration through this quiz. Understand how various factors can force individuals to leave their home countries or attract them to new places. Test your knowledge on the definitions and real-life examples of these migration dynamics.
