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International Migration
In GCSE Geography students will look at both long-term and short-term international migration, studying the various causes - such as economic, social or political reasons. This quiz looks at some of push and pull factors behind migration and also the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the nations concerned.
In 2015 Europe watched as refugees flooded in from the south, trying to escape the war in Syria. This was an example of international migration. Opinion on the matter was divided, with some people thinking that MEDCs have a duty to assist those who are less fortunate, and others arguing that Europe had its own financial difficulties so it was up to someone else to deal with these displaced people.
1 .
Why do some people disagree with economic migration into the UK?
They believe that people want to enter the UK and immediately claim benefits
They know that certain industries rely on economic migration
They worry that refugees will change Britain
They don't believe that these people really have any problems in their home nations
Economic migration is different to those with genuine refugee status. Economic migrants can return to their homelands if they have to
2 .
What does the term immigration mean?
People moving into a country where they do not have citizenship
People moving back to their native country
Large numbers of people leaving their native country
When a country has no border controls and allows mass movement
Immigration is often discussed in term of the negative impacts. However, people may be attracted to a country for various reasons, including their skills meeting that country's labour shortages
3 .
Which of the following is not a type of short-term migration?
Competitive sports
Medical treatment
Retirement
Short term job position
Retirement can be a reason for long term international migration - meaning that the UK loses the so called 'grey pound' (money that is spent by pensioners in the local economy)
4 .
Which of the following is a push factor for migration?
Higher employment rates
More wealth
Political stability
Flooding
Push factors will force a person to leave a nation, sometimes without a definite idea where they will settle
5 .
Migration into the UK has been encouraged during some periods of history. Immediately after World War II Britain encouraged migration from other Commonwealth countries. Why did Britian need immigration?
Britain didn't have enough workers
It was thought that war might break out and it was safer in Britain
The army needed to be expanded in case of another war
It was thought these people would bring money with them
A combination of loss of life during the war and a need to build up the country after the destruction it suffered during the war, meant that a larger work force was needed
6 .
War, famine, and natural disasters may lead to migration from the effected country to a poorer, neighbouring country. Which of the following is a positive of people fleeing to an impoverished nation, for the destination country?
Strain on limited resources
Possible risk of disease being transmitted across the border
International aid may be able to assist and put in place resources that can be used in the long term
Cultural change may occur as the individuals and communities settle in the host country and import their own traditions
People moving from the Darfur region of Sudan to eastern Chad have been forced to live in refugee camps, putting a huge strain on the resources of Chad
7 .
The term 'human capital flight', is better known as brain drain. This is the movement of intelligent, well-educated individuals from their native lands to other nations with better pay and conditions. Former European colonies in Africa suffer a high level of brain drain. Which of the following is a positive impact of brain drain?
The investment in that person is lost to their native country
They may retire back to their native countries or send money home to family members
Their skills are no longer available to their native country
They won't be around to pass knowledge and skills on to the next generation
Since these colonial nations often speak English as a second, or even first language, it is easy enough for them to move to the UK or USA and gain employment - thus taking those skills out of their native country
8 .
What does the term emigration mean?
Moving into a new country to settle permanently
Returning to your native country after a period away
Leaving your native country to settle somewhere else
Movement between countries
Emigration can be due to push factors from the home country (like unemployment, or security risk), or pull factors from another country (higher wages, better standard of healthcare etc.)
9 .
How is a refugee defined?
An individual moving to another country in the hope of improving their lives
An individual that has left their home nation and has no new home nation to move to
A person that is suffering religious or political persecution
An individual that is applying to move to live in the UK
Refugees may be unable to return home due to a genuine fear of death or persecution
10 .
Which of these is a push factor for emigration from the UK?
High wealth
Cooler, wetter climate
Good access to education
Political stability
One reason for migration from the UK to Spain is the warmer and sunnier climate. This leads to many people retiring in places such as Spain, reducing the spending power of the grey pound (money spent by retirees) in the UK
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