AP Human Geography: Migration and Remittances – Flashcards

Permanent move to new location

Environmental: Mountains, Transportation; 18/19th century by boat or land Political: Passport to emigrate, visa to immigrate

Forced to migrate to another country cause of violence, disasters, persecution

Syria

A. Most migrants relocate a short distance and remain within same country EX. Inter/Intraregional Migration B. Long distant migrants go to other countries with major eco. activity EX. Volunt. International Migration C. Most migrate for eco. reasons EX. Looking for jobs D. Pol/Env. factors induce migration, but not as much as eco. factors EX. Persecution/NYC E. Long Distance Migrants are mostly male EX. 55% male immigrants in 21st century F. Long Distance Migrants are mostly adults not families w/ children EX. Most Migrated only for jobs

NW Europe --> US, Canada Iberia --> Cent/S. America British Isles --> S. Africa, Australia, New Zealand W. Africa --> Caribbean, SE USA, Coastal Brazil India --> Britain, S. Africa, SE Asia China --> SE Asia, NW USA W. Russia --> Siberia, Central America Israel (Palestine) --> Europe, Mid East, N. Africa, Cent. Asia, Ethiopia USA --> Latin America W. Europe --> N. Africa, Mid East

Africa; Slave Trade

Migration declined -Most Europeans admitted because of higher talent

Induces people to move OUT of present location - Political Instability, Poverty, Disasters, Lack of Opportunities, Unemployment

Induces people to move IN of present location - Economic Opportunities, Rel/Pol freedom, Kinship ties, Better life

A person who migrates to another country and sends back to their home country

Mexico, India, China

Suburban lifestyle; Houses with yards, parks, safer community

Net migration from urban to rural migration

People travel short distances because it has a greater bond in terms of culture, ethnicity

Suburban

Migration transition model states that International migration begins at this stage of DTM