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_______ push and pull factors are the most common reason global migration patterns reflect movement from LDCs to MDCs.
Economic
Social
Political
Environmental
Someone who has migrated to another country in the hope of being recognized as a refugee
asylum seeker
guest workers
internally displaced person (IDP)
refugees
Large-scale emigration by talented people
chain migration
circular migration
counterurbanization
brain drain
The temporary movement of a migrant worker between home and host countries to seek employment.
forced migration
internal migration
circular migration
interregional migration
Net migration from urban to rural areas in more developed countries
quotas
voluntary migration
counterurbanization
remittance
Migration from urban areas to rural areas is called _______, and has been impacted by _________ technology.
counterurbanization, telecommunications
urbanization, high speed rail
ruralization, vehicle gas mileage
mobility, smart phone
Migration from a location
guest workers
immigration
mobility
emigration
Permanent movement within a particular country
international migration
internal migration
intraregional migration
interregional migration
An environmental or cultural feature of the landscape that hinders migration
quotas
intervening obstacle
pull factor
push factor
Form of relocation diffusion involving a permanent move to a new location
circulation
counterurbanization
migration
migration transition
What is an environmental cause of counterurbanisation?
lack of green space
crime
social tension
lack of jobs
What is a negative economic impact of counterurbanisation on the rural area?
lack of public transport (initially)
local business replaced by large scale business
resentment from locals to new residents
increased waste produced
What is a negative social impact of counterurbanisation on the rural area?
resentment from locals towards new residents
pollution
lack of jobs for residents
local businesses are replaced by bigger companies
Name a social pull factor for counter urbanisation
Quiet life outside city
Improved infrastructure - better roads
More green space
Can work from home
Factors that hinder migration are
Push factors
Pull factors
intervening obstacles
net migration
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