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- 1. Multiple Choice
Stage 1 of the migration transition features...
High international emigration and interregional migration from rural to urban
High daily or seasonal mobility in search of food
High international immigration and intraregional migration from cities to suburbs
No movement
- 2. Multiple Choice
Stage 2 of the migration transition features...
High international emigration and interregional migration from rural to urban
High daily or seasonal mobility in search of food
High international immigration and intraregional migration from cities to suburbs
No movement
- 3. Multiple Choice
Stage 3 of the migration transition features...
High international emigration and interregional migration from rural to urban
High daily or seasonal mobility in search of food
High international immigration and intraregional migration from cities to suburbs
No movement
- 4. Multiple Choice
True or false. Stage 4 of the migration transition features the same movement patterns as stage 3
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
Ravenstein's laws for distance says that
Most migrants relocate a short distance and remain within the same country
Long distance migrants to other countries head for major centers of economic activity
Most migrants relocate long distances across international borders
Migrants rarely move from urban to rural areas, and rural to urban areas
- 6. Multiple Choice
All of the following are part of the 3 largest flows of migrants except
Asia to Europe
Asia to North American
Latin American to North America
North America to Europe
- 7. Multiple Choice
All of the following are part of the three main eras of US immigration except
Nineteenth Century Immigration
1920s-1950s
Immigration around independence
Current Immigration
- 8. Multiple Choice
Where have the majority of current US immigrants originated?
Latin America and Asia
Europe and Asia
Latin American and Africa
South America and Asia
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the main type of interregional migration today?
Urban to rural areas
Rural to urban areas
Warmer climates to cooler climates
Cooler climates to warmer climates
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why do most people move from rural to urban areas?
Declining opportunities in agriculture
Jobs in cities
To move closer to people
Protection from natural disasters
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the most common form of intraregional migration in developed countries?
Rural to Urban
Urban to Suburban
Urban to Rural
Rural to suburban
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which 3 of these are Ravenstein's reasons for migrating
Situational
Environmental
Cultural
Economic
- 13. Multiple Choice
Although involuntary, the Trail of Tears is still an example of this reason for migration
Economic
Cultural
Environmental
Situational
- 14. Multiple Choice
Leaving an area after a flood is an example of this reason for migration
Economic
Cultural
Environmental
Situational
- 15. Multiple Choice
Moving to another country for a better job is an example of this reason for migration
Economic
Cultural
Environmental
Situational
- 16. Multiple Choice
True or false. Ravenstein argued that most migrants were young adults seeking work.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
True or false. Ravenstein theorized that females are more likely to migrate than males
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
What factors contributed to the migration of women to developed countries?
Women are in the workforce in much greater numbers in developed countries
Women have less rights in developed countries
Some developed countries have allowed women to join husbands who have already migrated
Women are much more likely to experience environmental reasons for migrating
- 19. Multiple Choice
Many well educated people from other countries enter the workforce in the United States. This loss of professionals from the home country is known as
Quotas
Chain Migration
Brain Drain
Remittances
- 20. Multiple Choice
The principal reason for unauthorized immigration to the United States is for a
New house
Better job
Better climate
To say they are a US citizen
- 21. Multiple Choice
True or False. The number of unauthorized immigrants leaving the United States is more than the number entering
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?
Migrants usually move on a moments notice, whereas refugees carefully plan their move
Migrants usually move to improve their lives, whereas refugees move as a result of a terrible event at home
Migrants are usually professionals with a lot of experience, whereas refugees generally have no job experience
A migrant and a refugee are the same
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a guest worker and a migrant?
Guest workers usually stay in the country permanently, whereas migrants move back to their home country when there is no more work
Guest workers commute daily to work in the destination country, but still live in their home country
Migrants usually move permanently, whereas guest workers will move back once their work is done
Guest workers do not have citizenship to any country, whereas migrants do
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is the most common reason people migrate?
They are forced out of their country
They lack jobs and economic opportunities
They want religious freedom
They prefer to live in a better climate
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a reason people migrate?
Economic
To escape discrimination
To escape natural disasters
Demographic imbalance
All of these are reasons people migrate
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is the argument in Lee's Model of Migration
The origin and destination will always balance out
People prefer to stay in their home country rather than move
There are often intervening obstacles for migrants that make a move more difficult
The path to the new country is never a easy
- 27. Multiple Choice
If a migrant lacks enough money to reach a destination, it is this type of obstacle.
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
- 28. Multiple Choice
If a migrant gets married to someone who lives along the migration route and settles in that person's community it is this intervening obstacle
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
- 29. Multiple Choice
If a migrant cannot get a visa to enter a country it is this intervening obstacle.
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
- 30. Multiple Choice
If a migrant cannot cross a sea, desert, or mountain range, it is this obstacle
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
- 31. Multiple Choice
Ravenstein argues that most migrants travel
Short distances
Long distances
- 32. Multiple Choice
Ravenstein argues that most migrants settle in
Urban Areas
Rural Areas
- 33. Multiple Choice
Ravenstein argues that most migrants reach their destination in...
One step
Multiple steps
- 34. Multiple Choice
Ravenstein argues that when immigrants move from country A to country B, other immigrants move back from country B to country A. This process is known as
Anti-Migration
No migration
Counter migration
Youth migration
- 35. Multiple Choice
Ravenstein argues that most migrants are
Children
Teenagers
Young Adults
Elderly
- 36. Multiple Choice
The largest example of forced migration in history was
The Trail of Tears
The Jewish Exodus
The Atlantic Slave Trade
Manifest Destiny
- 37. Multiple Choice
True or False. Slavery is still a source of forced migration today.
True
False
- 38. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between an internally displaced persons (IDPs) and a refugee
Refugees escape political hardship, whereas IDPs escape environmental harship
Refugees cross international borders, whereas IDPs remain in their home country
Refugees almost always return home, but IDPs never return home
Refugees escape environmental hardship, whereas IDPs escape political hardship
- 39. Multiple Choice
How does chain migration result in the formation of ethnic enclaves?
When a person moves to a new country they usually form communities with similar people. When that persons family moves to a new country, they usually join them in that community
When a person comes to a new country via chain migration, it is required by that country that the person moves into an ethnic community
Chain migration is only possible if an ethnic enclave is established in the destination country
There is no connection between chain migration and ethnic enclaves
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a reason people may view immigrants negatively
Xenophobia
Take their jobs
They think immigrants are smarter than they are
They could ruin their culture
- 41. Multiple Choice
One positive of migration on the countries of origin is...
Relieves overcrowding if there are too many people
Brain drain
Xenophobia
Remove diseases
- 42. Multiple Choice
Which statement best summarizes Zelinsky's model of migration and the relationship with the Demographic Transition Model?
High unemployment in countries in Stages 4 and 5 of the DTM pushes migrants to stage 2 and stage 3 countries in search of economic opportunity
Overcrowding in countries in stage 2 and 3 of the DTM pushes migrants to stage 4 and 5 countries in search of economic opportunity
Overcrowding in countries in stage 4 and 5 of the DTM pushes migrants to stage 2 and 3 countries in search of economic opportunity
A gender imbalance is countries in stage 4 and 5 of the DTM pushes migrants to Stage 2 and 3 countries to find mates and start families
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which statement best summarizes the difference between immigrants to the United States before and after 1930?
Between 1830 and 1930, most U.S. immigrants were slaves. Between 1930 and the present most were free persons
Between 1830 and 1930, most U.S. immigrants were wealthy. Between 1930 and the present most were poor.
Between 1830 and 1930, most U.S. immigrants were English speakers. Between 1930 and the present most were non-English speakers.
Between 1830 and 1930, most U.S. immigrants were Europeans. Between 1930 and the present most were from the Americas and Asia.
- 44. Multiple Choice
According to the gravity model of migration, in which state and city in the United States would Mexican migrants be most likely to live?
Florida and Philadelphia
Texas and Los Angeles
North Carolina and Chicago
Georgia and Memphis
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which is the most common negative impact of emigration on the country of origin?
An increase in unemployment rates
A decline in the crowded conditions of urban areas
Loss of farmers resulting in smaller food supply
Loss of working age population to another country
- 46. Multiple Choice
If a person moves from Town A, but makes stops in town B, then town C, and then settles in town D; This is an example of what?
Chain migration
Step migration
Distance decay
intervening obstacle
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which best illustrates counter migration?
Chinese farmers migrating from a village to a small city, and then to Beijing
Ethiopians migrating to Turkey and then to Germany
Italians migrating to France at the same time some French are migrating to Italy
Nigerians migrating to Ghana and then migrating back to Nigeria
- 48. Multiple Choice
The clearest example of an ethnic enclave is a neighborhood where...
Many Korean immigrants live and practice Korean culture
The city provides special services to help immigrants learn English
Immigrants from several different countries live together
The population is extremely diverse and multicultural
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