AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Ap Human Geography: Migration Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
5084564854Relocation DiffusionThe spread of characteristics from one place to another0
5084564855MigrationPermanent movement to a new location1
5084564856MobilityGeneral term for all types of movement from one place to another2
5084564857CirculationRepetitive movement that occurs on a regular basis3
5084564858EmigrationMigration from a location; focus is exit4
5084564859ImmigrationMigration to a location; focus is coming5
5084564860Net migrationDifference between immigrants and emigrants6
5084564861Voluntary MigrationMigrants chose to move; economic improvement7
5084564862Forced MigrationMigrant is compelled to move; political/environmental factors8
5084564863International MigrationPermanent movement from one country to another9
5084564864Internal MigrationPermanent movement within a country10
5084564865Interregional MigrationMovement from one region of a country to another region11
5084564866Intraregional MigrationMovement within a region12
5084564867CounterurbanizationUrban to rural13
5084564868UrbanizationRural to urban14
5084564869SuburbanizationUrban to suburban15
5084564870Push FactorsPersuades people to move out of current location16
5084564871Pull FactorPersuades people to move to a new location17
5084564872RefugeeForced to migrate to a new country due to political/ environmental factors and cannot return due to fear of persecution18
5084564873Internally Displaced PersonsForced to migrated with the same country due to same reasons as a refugee19
5084564874Asylum SeekerSomeone who migrated to a new country to be recognized as a refugee20
5084564875FloodplainArea subjected to flooding during a specific number of years based on historic trends21
5084564876Guest WorkerImmigrants temporary allowed into a country for a job22
5084564877Intervening ObstacleEnvironmental/ political factor that stops migration23
5084564878Intervening OpportunitySomething better presents itself during migration24
5084564879QuotaLimits number of immigrants to Usa annually25
5084564880Brain DrainWhen talented professionals all migrate to the Usa26
5084564881Chain MigrationMigration specific to a specific location because of relatives or people of the same nationality27
5084564882Unauthorized ImmigrantsImmigrants who enter without proper documents28
5084564883Undocumented ImmigrantTerm used for people who want more rights for unauthorized immigrants29
5084564884Illegal AlienTerm for people who want harsher restrictions for unauthorized immigrants30
5084564885Step MigrationMigration doesn't happen all at once it happens in steps31
5084564886Place DesirabilityHow desirable a place is for migrants32
5084564887RemittancesMoney sent back home by migrants to family members in home country33
5084564888RustbeltRegion known for booming industry34
5084564889SunbeltRegion known for warm climate and growing population due to growing job opportunities35
5084564890Migration SelectivityHow likely someone is to migrate based on age, income, and level of education36
5084564891Activity SpaceThe area in which you travel on a daily basis37
5084564892Friction of distanceDistance decay38
5084564893Gravity ModelUseful in predicting migration patterns, estimating the spatial interaction and movement between two places.39
5084564894Migration Stream vs. CounterstreamArrows on a map that show migration paths, for every migration stream there is usually a counterstream40
5084564895DiversityFew immigrants (by lottery)41
5084564896Regions with the Largest FlowsAsia to Europe Asia to North America Latin America to North America42
5084564897Typical International FlowDeveloping to Developed Countries43
5084564898Types of Intraregional MigrationRural to Urban Urban to Suburban Urban to Rural44
5084564899Why are visas granted?Family Reunification and Specific Employment Placement45
5084564900What is the percentage of unauthorized immigrants from Mexico?58%46
5084564901What is a environmental pull factor?Physically attractive areas47
5084564902What is an environmental push factor?Water; too much or too little48
5084564903Rural to Urban reasonsMove for economic opportunities49
5084564904Urban to Suburban locationsMostly in developed countries50
5084564905Urban to Rural locationsHappening in developed countries51

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!