Migration Flashcard

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Migration

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The movement of people from one location to another.

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What does immigration refer to?

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The movement of people to permanently live in another country.

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Emigration

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The act of leaving a country or a place of residence with the intent to live elsewhere.

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Net migration

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The difference between the number of immigrants and number of emigrants.

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Who are refugees?

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People who are forced to leave their country due to war, violence, persecution, or famine.

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What is international migration?

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The movement of people across international borders to settle in a new country.

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Inter-regional migration

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The permanent movement of people from one region of a country to another.

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Intra-regional migration

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The permanent movement of people within a single region of the country.

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Quota system

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A policy that limits the number or percentage of people or things that are allowed to enter or leave a country.

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What is the term for the movement of people who are forced to leave their homes due to coercion, threats, or a lack of choice?

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Forced Migration