Migration — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 8 · Geography
Summary of Migration for ICSE Class 8 Geography. Key concepts: Migration is the movement, Push factors are problems in and Pull factors are attractions.
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Overview
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another for work, shelter, education, safety, or better living conditions. It is shaped by social, cultural, economic, and political factors. Migration can happen within a country or across international borders, and it affects both the place peo
Key Concepts
Migration is the movement of people
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another to live or work in better surroundings. It may be temporary or permanent.
Push factors are problems in
Push factors are problems in the country a person is migrating from. Examples include poor medical care, not enough jobs, droughts, natural disasters,
Pull factors are attractions in
Pull factors are attractions in the country a person migrates to. Examples include better jobs, better living conditions, better education, security,
Immigration is the international movement
Immigration is the international movement of people into a destination country of which they are not natives.
Emigration means leaving one’s resident country
Emigration means leaving one’s resident country with the intention to settle elsewhere.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between immigration and emigration.
- Explain push factors and pull factors that cause migration.
- Describe the economic and social effects of migration.
- Identify major types of migration, including internal and international migration.
- Understand the meaning of migration balance.
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