Human Geo Test 5 FRQ

Describe step migration using a specific place of origin and destination and the terms intervening obstacle and intervening opportunity

A migrant may set out to move from a rural farm to a big city to end up living in villages along the way. This is step migration. Voluntary or forced some have limitations that make step migration the better choice. The occurrence that holds the migrant back is the intervening obstacle. For example, the migrate has little money. The intervening opportunity is when the migrant pauses their journey. For example the migrant has little food and money and needs to step to refresh and sleep.

Explain how communication technology plays an important role in migration

Access to technology plays an important role in migration. Places that have less access are more likely to stay in touch with there families near face to face communication. False information through technology can lead many astray when looking to migrate.

Identify ONE government policy that caused an increase or decrease in immigration to the United States

After 9/11 the United States made strict border protections and more immigration policies. These tougher restrictions resulted in less immigrants. More requirements made it harder to migrate. At times the U.S stopped taking applications. The restricted approach tends to cause more harm then good in the long term

Explain the causes and effects of a historical migration you learned about.

Causes for historical migration are most likely always famine, disease, no jobs, or no homes. For example the Irish potato famine of 1845-1849 was forced out by starvation. The effects can be overpopulated in some areas and no population in other areas. also many die from various things such as starvation and famine.

Explain the economic cultural, and social and social consequences of emigration from a poor agricultural community such as Jalpan de Serra in Mexico

Culturally people gather to see what their families have sent them from the states. Economically a worker makes more in a week in Mexico than if they worked a similar job in the states. Socially many areas in Mexico have lost their younger generation to migration.. This leaves families separated and a harder time finding someone suitable to start a family with.

Explain the degree to which friction of distance relates to internal and transnational migration

Friction of distance states that the farther you move the more money, work and effort is put in. For internal migration, less distance is significantly easier on the people moving. For transnational migration it is much harder and takes a lot more money and time all in all.

Use a specific example to explain how political conditions impact migration in different regions of the world.

Historically, promises have compelled more to migrate. For example, during WWII, millions of people left Europe to escape the Nazi regime and find security in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South America.

Using a specific example to explain how environmental factors play a role in migration

Hurricane Katrina in 2005, displaced hundreds of thousands of people and flooded much of the city of New Orleans. One year after the storm, almost 50 percent of the residents had returned as the city continued to rebuild. For some the damage has to extensive to rebuild homes and other buildings.

Use a specific example to explain ONE reason why someone becomes an internally displaced person

If you decide to move because of a natural disaster then you are considered an internally displaced person.

Identify ONE reason refugees have fled one of the countries listed above

In South Sudan in 2013 the war has destroyed the land making it hard to grow crops. This resulted in a food shortage and famine. Many tried to escape to neighboring countries. This famine issue forced over 4 million people out of their homes.

Describe what is being shown in the graph

In the graph the changes, spikes, and dips of the immigrant populations are being shown. These changes took place based on the U.S quota laws and migration polices over time.

Describe the effects internally displaced persons have on their country

Internally displaced persons affect the country in increased war, violence, and persecution. The sneaking around increases violence and forces the law to have to use a harsh approach

Explain the degree to which the 2008 global recession impacted migration in different regions of the world

Ireland experienced a negative net migration correlated with the downturn of its economy. High unemployment, poor jobs, and low careers pushed many away. This affected global to a high degree.

Identify ONE push factor that drives migration from rural to urban areas

Joblessness is a push factor that drives migration because many need a job to survive. To be able to support yourself you need a job and if you do not have one then you move to a place you can get one. For example moving to an urban area provides more job opportunities.

Define kinship links and explain how they are related to chain migration

Kinship links are networks of relatives and friends- led people migrating to follow the same steps and paths as the people before them. This plays a role in chain migration because many travel in groups and want to follow their family and friends.

Explain the role that chain migration and step migration have played in historical U.S migrations

Many African Americans left the south because of racial discrimination and violence. This resulted in chain migration. This also altered the demographic makeup of the country by a significant amount. Step migration was prominent in many migrating from rural Alabama to Detroit. Each city bringing them closer and giving a temporary home.

Describe how attitudes toward immigration might affect a community if a group of immigrants were to move into the community

Many who migrate want a better life than the previous place they were at. If an area has a bad attitude many most likely will not migrate there because people want to enjoy living and not be shut out. If a group did move they would be treated differently and stir up mixed emotions in the area

Identify ONE economic consequence of migration

Many willing to work for less can reduce the number of jobs available to native born citizens. Many send the money they make back home to their family which means it is not being put back into the economy

Identify ONE perception that migrants might have of the united states and explain why.

Migrants could see the United States as a really good place. We have high wages and a lot of opportunities to get a job. We have a free country and have free right so then perception becomes good and many want to migrate to the U.S.

Describe the pull factors that draw voluntary migrants to one destination over another

Mild climate might pull people to one destination over the other because many seek a mild climate. Most want a pleasant climate with little to no disruptions.

Identify and define ONE type of voluntary migration studied by geographers

One type of voluntary migration geographers study is people crossing international borders. They choose to take the long journey to then live the life they wanted to. Many have to adapt to the new ways of the country.

Define the term quota and explain the role that quotas have played in U.S immigration

Quota is the limit of immigrants allowed into a country each year. This slowed the flow of immigration into northern cities.

Explain how recent U.S immigration polices are reflected in graph

Recent policies of a zero tolerance immigration policy led to children being separated from their families. These recent polices as we have lowered immigration because no one wants to be taken from their family. Many don't want to risk leaving everything to not be welcomed or be turned away.

Define the term refugee

Refugees are people who leave their country in fear of persecution and/or death.

Define the term relocation diffusion and identify an example of it in the United States

Relocation Diffusion is the spread of ideas and culture traits through migration. During the Great Migration, African American migrants influenced northern culture by bringing blues music to bigger Midwestern cities.

Define the term remittances and explain their effect on countries of origin and destination countries

Remittances is the money earned by emigrants abroad and sent back to home countries. This means a significant amount of money is not being put back into the economy of the destination country. The family who is in the country of origin thrives more and so does their economy.

Explain why the term climate refugee will probably be given an official definition

Scientists have noticed and predicted changes that will happen. This will cause people to be forced to move because they can no longer live there safely. Because of rising number of people who have to move under these circumstances most likely this will be given an official definition.

Compare the terms skills gap and brain drain and explain how each term relates to the consequences of migration

Skills gap is a shortage of people trained in a particular industry. Whereas a brain drain is the loss of trained or educated people to a richer or another country. Skills gap related to consequences because you gain more people but not skill. Many are left not contributing tp society. Brain drain leaves the country shorthanded. Not having as many educated leaders can be a dangerous path.

Using a specific example explain how demographic factors play a role in migration.

Some people located in rural communities migrate because of lack of access to healthcare, Large populations competing for limited employment opportunities and resources push people to move to less populated regions.

Describe what influences the perceptions of potential migrants using TWO specific examples.

Technology influences perceptions through false information. Receiving false information can give people the wrong ideas. Another influence is economic factors. Many migrate to support their families. Many want to move to places with a stable employment and higher wages.

Identify ONE cultural consequence of migration, using a specific country as an example

The cultural influence on Miami has led to some backlash. Some have felt left out of the job market and like their won culture is being shoved out of the way.

Explain why circular migration has become more common in recent years

This is becoming more popular because they can move to a place, get paid well, and then move back home. Where there are lower prices and they get more for their money. Greater purchasing power is what makes circular migration so appealing.

Explain why immigration from all continents decreased in the early 2000s

Walls are being put up and 9/11 occurred. All across the world dividers are being put up to block outsiders from coming in. The walls have show good results and a couple were put up around that time span resulting in decreased numbers.

Describe ONE pattern of displacement created by climate change

Bangladesh's southern coast was a traditional source of agriculture and trade for many years. Within the past few years unexpected flooding and erosion caused many to flee the area.

Compare the difference between an asylum seeker and an internally displaced person

Asylum seekers are looking for protection outside of their country. They have to meet certain requirements before this is possible. An internally displaced person is forced to move but has to stay in the country.