AP World History Modern Flashcards: Causes Of Migration

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Flashcard 1: Identify a political factor that can lead to migration.

Answer: Conflict or war. Political instability forces people to flee their home countries.

Flashcard 2: Which environmental condition often causes migration?

Answer: Natural disasters. Floods, earthquakes, and droughts force people to relocate.

Flashcard 3: Which region has historically been a major source of economic migrants?

Answer: Latin America. Economic disparity drives northward migration to the US.

Flashcard 4: Identify a policy that can influence migration patterns.

Answer: Immigration laws. Government policies determine who can enter or leave countries.

Flashcard 5: Identify a region that has experienced internal migration due to urbanization.

Answer: China. Rural populations move to cities for economic opportunities.

Flashcard 6: Which term describes migration due to marriage?

Answer: Spousal migration. Marriage often leads to international relocation.

Flashcard 7: Which policy can influence the integration of migrants?

Answer: Multicultural policies. Government strategies help migrants adapt to new societies.

Flashcard 8: What term describes migration driven by persecution based on religion?

Answer: Religious persecution. Discrimination based on faith forces people to seek refuge elsewhere.

Flashcard 9: Which region has historically been a major source of economic migrants?

Answer: Latin America. Economic disparity drives northward migration to the US.

Flashcard 10: Which factor often influences migration to more developed countries?

Answer: Higher living standards. Better quality of life attracts migrants to wealthy nations.

Flashcard 11: Which migration pattern involves returning to one's homeland?

Answer: Return migration. Migrants move back to their countries of origin.

Flashcard 12: Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.

Answer: Visa agreements. Treaties and agreements ease cross-border movement.

Flashcard 13: Identify the term for migration due to persecution based on race.

Answer: Ethnic persecution. Racial discrimination forces minorities to flee their homelands.

Flashcard 14: Identify a consequence of migration for the destination country.

Answer: Cultural diversity. Immigration brings varied cultures, languages, and traditions.

Flashcard 15: What is a cultural factor that may cause migration?

Answer: Cultural attraction. People move to experience different cultures and lifestyles.

Flashcard 16: Identify an example of forced migration.

Answer: Refugee displacement. War and persecution force involuntary population movements.

Flashcard 17: What is one effect of migration on the country of origin?

Answer: Brain drain. Skilled workers emigrating reduces human capital at home.

Flashcard 18: Identify a consequence of migration for the destination country.

Answer: Cultural diversity. Immigration brings varied cultures, languages, and traditions.

Flashcard 19: What is the term for migration resulting from job transfer?

Answer: Corporate relocation. Companies transfer employees to different locations for work.

Flashcard 20: What is the term for migration to urban areas within a country?

Answer: Urbanization. Rural-to-city movement seeking employment and services.

Flashcard 21: Identify a technological advancement that facilitates migration.

Answer: Transportation networks. Better transport makes migration faster and more accessible.

Flashcard 22: Identify a policy that can influence migration patterns.

Answer: Immigration laws. Government policies determine who can enter or leave countries.

Flashcard 23: What term describes migration driven by persecution based on religion?

Answer: Religious persecution. Discrimination based on faith forces people to seek refuge elsewhere.

Flashcard 24: What type of migration is associated with escaping political persecution?

Answer: Asylum seeking. People flee political oppression seeking safety and freedom.

Flashcard 25: Identify the term for migration driven by educational opportunities.

Answer: Academic migration. Students and professionals move for educational advancement.

Flashcard 26: Which term describes the movement of people due to environmental changes?

Answer: Environmental migration. Climate change and natural disasters drive population movement.

Flashcard 27: What is a major impact of migration on global cities?

Answer: Increased urbanization. Migration concentrates populations in major metropolitan areas.

Flashcard 28: Identify a factor that can deter migration.

Answer: Strict border controls. Security measures limit movement across international borders.

Flashcard 29: Which continent has seen significant migration due to desertification?

Answer: Africa. Sahara expansion displaces communities across the continent.

Flashcard 30: What is the term for migration caused by the need for healthcare?

Answer: Medical migration. People travel internationally to access specialized medical care.

Flashcard 31: Which organization often assists refugees and migrants?

Answer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). International agency provides protection and humanitarian aid.

Flashcard 32: Which organization often assists refugees and migrants?

Answer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). International agency provides protection and humanitarian aid.

Flashcard 33: What is the role of remittances in migration?

Answer: Economic support for origin country. Migrants send money home, boosting origin country economies.

Flashcard 34: What is a demographic factor that influences migration?

Answer: Aging population. Countries need young workers to support elderly populations.

Flashcard 35: What is one social cause of migration?

Answer: Family reunification. People migrate to join relatives already living elsewhere.

Flashcard 36: What type of migration is characterized by seasonal movement of workers?

Answer: Seasonal migration. Agricultural workers follow crop cycles and harvest seasons.

Flashcard 37: What type of migration is characterized by seasonal movement of workers?

Answer: Seasonal migration. Agricultural workers follow crop cycles and harvest seasons.

Flashcard 38: Which continent has seen significant migration due to desertification?

Answer: Africa. Sahara expansion displaces communities across the continent.

Flashcard 39: What is a cultural factor that may cause migration?

Answer: Cultural attraction. People move to experience different cultures and lifestyles.

Flashcard 40: What is one social cause of migration?

Answer: Family reunification. People migrate to join relatives already living elsewhere.

Flashcard 41: Identify a political factor that can lead to migration.

Answer: Conflict or war. Political instability forces people to flee their home countries.

Flashcard 42: Identify a factor that can facilitate migration.

Answer: Visa agreements. Treaties and agreements ease cross-border movement.

Flashcard 43: What is the role of remittances in migration?

Answer: Economic support for origin country. Migrants send money home, boosting origin country economies.

Flashcard 44: Which environmental condition often causes migration?

Answer: Natural disasters. Floods, earthquakes, and droughts force people to relocate.

Flashcard 45: What is a major push factor in migration?

Answer: Economic hardship. Poverty and unemployment drive people to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Flashcard 46: What is a major impact of migration on global cities?

Answer: Increased urbanization. Migration concentrates populations in major metropolitan areas.

Flashcard 47: Identify a technological advancement that facilitates migration.

Answer: Transportation networks. Better transport makes migration faster and more accessible.

Flashcard 48: Identify a region that has experienced internal migration due to urbanization.

Answer: China. Rural populations move to cities for economic opportunities.

Flashcard 49: Which type of migration is voluntary and often economically motivated?

Answer: Labor migration. Workers move voluntarily to seek better economic opportunities.

Flashcard 50: What is a major push factor in migration?

Answer: Economic hardship. Poverty and unemployment drive people to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Flashcard 51: Which historic migration was caused by the Irish Potato Famine?

Answer: Irish migration to the USA. Potato blight caused mass starvation driving emigration.

Flashcard 52: Which factor often influences migration to more developed countries?

Answer: Higher living standards. Better quality of life attracts migrants to wealthy nations.

Flashcard 53: Which historic migration was caused by the Irish Potato Famine?

Answer: Irish migration to the USA. Potato blight caused mass starvation driving emigration.

Flashcard 54: What is a primary economic cause of migration in the modern world?

Answer: Job opportunities. Economic opportunities attract migrants seeking better employment prospects.

Flashcard 55: What is a modern technological cause of migration?

Answer: Digital connectivity. Internet access enables remote work and global opportunities.

Flashcard 56: Identify a historical event that caused significant migration in the 20th century.

Answer: World War II. Global conflict displaced millions across Europe and Asia.

Flashcard 57: Which term describes the movement of people due to environmental changes?

Answer: Environmental migration. Climate change and natural disasters drive population movement.

Flashcard 58: Which migration pattern involves returning to one's homeland?

Answer: Return migration. Migrants move back to their countries of origin.

Flashcard 59: Identify an example of forced migration.

Answer: Refugee displacement. War and persecution force involuntary population movements.

Flashcard 60: Identify a factor that can deter migration.

Answer: Strict border controls. Security measures limit movement across international borders.

Flashcard 61: What is one effect of migration on the country of origin?

Answer: Brain drain. Skilled workers emigrating reduces human capital at home.

Flashcard 62: What type of migration is associated with escaping political persecution?

Answer: Asylum seeking. People flee political oppression seeking safety and freedom.

Flashcard 63: Which type of migration is voluntary and often economically motivated?

Answer: Labor migration. Workers move voluntarily to seek better economic opportunities.

Flashcard 64: Which term describes migration due to marriage?

Answer: Spousal migration. Marriage often leads to international relocation.

Flashcard 65: What is a common pull factor in migration?

Answer: Employment opportunities. Jobs and economic prospects attract migrants to destinations.

Flashcard 66: Which global issue is increasingly a cause of migration?

Answer: Climate change. Rising sea levels and extreme weather displace populations.

Flashcard 67: What is the term for migration caused by the need for healthcare?

Answer: Medical migration. People travel internationally to access specialized medical care.

Flashcard 68: What is the term for migration resulting from job transfer?

Answer: Corporate relocation. Companies transfer employees to different locations for work.

Flashcard 69: What is a major demographic trend influencing migration?

Answer: Young workforce. Young people migrate seeking education and career opportunities.

Flashcard 70: What is a primary economic cause of migration in the modern world?

Answer: Job opportunities. Economic opportunities attract migrants seeking better employment prospects.

Flashcard 71: What is a major demographic trend influencing migration?

Answer: Young workforce. Young people migrate seeking education and career opportunities.

Flashcard 72: Identify the term for migration due to persecution based on race.

Answer: Ethnic persecution. Racial discrimination forces minorities to flee their homelands.

Flashcard 73: What is a common pull factor in migration?

Answer: Employment opportunities. Jobs and economic prospects attract migrants to destinations.

Flashcard 74: What is a demographic factor that influences migration?

Answer: Aging population. Countries need young workers to support elderly populations.

Flashcard 75: Which policy can influence the integration of migrants?

Answer: Multicultural policies. Government strategies help migrants adapt to new societies.

Flashcard 76: Identify the term for migration driven by educational opportunities.

Answer: Academic migration. Students and professionals move for educational advancement.

Flashcard 77: Which global issue is increasingly a cause of migration?

Answer: Climate change. Rising sea levels and extreme weather displace populations.

Flashcard 78: What is the term for migration to urban areas within a country?

Answer: Urbanization. Rural-to-city movement seeking employment and services.

Flashcard 79: What is a modern technological cause of migration?

Answer: Digital connectivity. Internet access enables remote work and global opportunities.