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HGAP Chapter 3
Question | Answer |
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A permanent move to a new location is.... | Migration |
A country has net in-migration if emigration _________ immigration. | is less than |
Refugees migrate primarily because of which type of push factor? | All of the above |
Willbur Zelinsky's model of migration predicted | migration characteristics vary with the demographic transition |
Several million Irish migrated in the 1840s primarily because | disastrous economic & environmental conditions pushed them out the country |
Which three groups represent the largest number of international refugees? | Syrian, Afghan, Venezuelan |
The most important pull factor for migrants to North America today is | economic |
A physical feature, such as a body of water, which hinders migration is an example of | an intervening obstacle |
Throughout its history, the most popular destination for voluntary migrants from Great Britan has been | North America |
Most migrants to the United States during the peak of the 1840s and 1850s came from which part of Europe? | Ireland and Germany |
The greatest total number of foreign born residents can be found in | USA |
Most migrants to the United States during the peak of the late nineteenth century (late 1800s) came from which part of Europe? | north and west |
Most migrants to the United States during the early twentieth century (early 1900s) came from which part of Europe? | south and east |
Europeans migrated to the United States primarily because of | decreased economic opportunities; as European countries experienced rapid population growth |
Which statement most accurately describes the motivations of the historic European and current Latin American immigrants to the United States? | Both were and are motivated primarily by economic factors |
Migration to the United States declined during the 1920's primarily because of | imposition of quota laws |
U.S. quota laws from the 1920s until the 1960s had the effect of | ensuring the majority of migrants continued to be from Europe |
Brain drain is | the large-scale emigration by talented people. |
Guest workers in Europe and the Middle East are | low-status foreigners |
Based on the information presented in your textbook, Ellis island... | was the subject of a territorial dispute between New York and New Jersey. |
Recent immigrants to the United States | are concentrated according to economic prospects and migrant's country of origin |
The largest number of legal immigrants to the United States come from what country? | Mexico |
The largest number of undocumented immigrants to the United States come from what country? | Mexico |
The largest level of interregional migration in the United States was caused by | opening up of the western territories. |
The U.S. center of population has moved steadily to the... (pick the "best" answer" | South-West |
Which is a current intraregional migration trend in the United States? | urban to suburban |
One way the Brazilian government encouraged intrregional migration by | moving the capital to Brasilia |
The most prominent type of intraregional migration in the world is | rural to urban |
Suburbanization of more developed countries is due to | desire to change life style |
Counter-urbanization is | migration to rural areas and small towns |
In the United States, which is likely to cause virtually all population growth in the next few decades? net in-migration | net in-migration |
Countries with slow population growth but strong economies commonly experience out-migration | False |
The major reason for illegal immigration to the United States is to escape political persecution. | False |
In recent years, the immigration quota has been sufficient to accommodate all people who wish to migrate to the United States. | False |
Most migration occurs because of a combination of push and pull factors. | True |
The most important type of internal migration within the United States is from urban to suburban. | True |
The three major push factors are cultural, economic, and environmental. | True |
What is the example of a pull factor? | Opening a new factory |
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