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Ap Human Geography: Migration Flashcards

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4938290315Relocation DiffusionThe spread of characteristics from one place to another0
4938290316MigrationPermanent movement to a new location1
4938290317MobilityGeneral term for all types of movement from one place to another2
4938290318CirculationRepetitive movement that occurs on a regular basis3
4938290319EmigrationMigration from a location; focus is exit4
4938290320ImmigrationMigration to a location; focus is coming5
4938290321Net migrationDifference between immigrants and emigrants6
4938290322Voluntary MigrationMigrants chose to move; economic improvement7
4938290323Forced MigrationMigrant is compelled to move; political/environmental factors8
4938290324International MigrationPermanent movement from one country to another9
4938290325Internal MigrationPermanent movement within a country10
4938290326Interregional MigrationMovement from one region of a country to another region11
4938290327Intraregional MigrationMovement within a region12
4938290328CounterurbanizationUrban to rural13
4938290329UrbanizationRural to urban14
4938290330SuburbanizationUrban to suburban15
4938290331Push FactorsPersuades people to move out of current location16
4938290332Pull FactorPersuades people to move to a new location17
4938290333RefugeeForced to migrate to a new country due to political/ environmental factors and cannot return due to fear of persecution18
4938290334Internally Displaced PersonsForced to migrated with the same country due to same reasons as a refugee19
4938290335Asylum SeekerSomeone who migrated to a new country to be recognized as a refugee20
4938290336FloodplainArea subjected to flooding during a specific number of years based on historic trends21
4938290337Guest WorkerImmigrants temporary allowed into a country for a job22
4938290338Intervening ObstacleEnvironmental/ political factor that stops migration23
4938290339Intervening OpportunitySomething better presents itself during migration24
4938290340QuotaLimits number of immigrants to Usa annually25
4938290341Brain DrainWhen talented professionals all migrate to the Usa26
4938290342Chain MigrationMigration specific to a specific location because of relatives or people of the same nationality27
4938290343Unauthorized ImmigrantsImmigrants who enter without proper documents28
4938290344Undocumented ImmigrantTerm used for people who want more rights for unauthorized immigrants29
4938290345Illegal AlienTerm for people who want harsher restrictions for unauthorized immigrants30
4938290346Step MigrationMigration doesn't happen all at once it happens in steps31
4938290347Place DesirabilityHow desirable a place is for migrants32
4938290348RemittancesMoney sent back home by migrants to family members in home country33
4938290349RustbeltRegion known for booming industry34
4938290350SunbeltRegion known for warm climate and growing population due to growing job opportunities35
4938290351Migration SelectivityHow likely someone is to migrate based on age, income, and level of education36
4938290352Activity SpaceThe area in which you travel on a daily basis37
4938290353Friction of distanceDistance decay38
4938290354Gravity ModelUseful in predicting migration patterns, estimating the spatial interaction and movement between two places.39
4938290355Migration Stream vs. CounterstreamArrows on a map that show migration paths, for every migration stream there is usually a counterstream40
4938290356DiversityFew immigrants (by lottery)41
4938290357Regions with the Largest FlowsAsia to Europe Asia to North America Latin America to North America42
4938290358Typical International FlowDeveloping to Developed Countries43
4938290359Types of Intraregional MigrationRural to Urban Urban to Suburban Urban to Rural44
4938290360Why are visas granted?Family Reunification and Specific Employment Placement45
4938290361What is the percentage of unauthorized immigrants from Mexico?58%46
4938290362What is a environmental pull factor?Physically attractive areas47
4938290363What is an environmental push factor?Water; too much or too little48
4938290364Rural to Urban reasonsMove for economic opportunities49
4938290365Urban to Suburban locationsMostly in developed countries50
4938290366Urban to Rural locationsHappening in developed countries51

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