Migration Patterns and Factors

Migration

Maximum limit on the number of immigrants allowed in a country annually

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer for the term would be Quota. A Quota is the maximum limit on the number of immigrants allowed in a country annually

Intervening Opportunity

Barriers that hinder migrants from continuing to travel

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct term for the definition Barriers that hinder migrants from continuing to travel would be Intervening Obstacle

Intervening Obstacle

Permanent move from one country to another

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The correct term for the definition

Permanent move from one country to another would be International Migration

Ravenstein's Laws of Migration

Regulations influencing admission of immigrants based on public opinion, economic impacts, resources, and international relations

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Correct definition

Government Immigration Policies

Counter-Urbanization

Emigrants returning to their original location

• True

• false

Answer explanation

Correct definition

Counter-Migration

Emigration

Movement into a location

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Correct definition

Immigration

Diversity Category

Immigration lottery for individuals from countries historically sending few immigrants to the U.S.

• True

• False

Ravenstein's Theory on Migration

Males more likely to migrate long distances for work, while women migrate shorter distances

• T

• F

Intraregional Migration

Permanent movement within the same country for reasons like education or economic improvement

• T

• F

Answer explanation

Correct definition

Internal Migration

Interregional Migration

Policy prioritizing admission of immigrants to reunite families

• T

• F

Answer explanation

Correct definition

Family Reunification