Quiz on Migration and Refugees

The definition of asylum is...

• The protection granted by a refugee to other refugees

• The protection granted by a country to refugees

• A country other than the refugee’s country of origin

• The refugee’s country of residence

The definition of remittances is...

• The money migrants send back to their families

• The money the migrants’ families send to them

• The money given to migrants by the government

• The money received by migrants as wages

Which parts of the world have the most refugees?

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

• Middle East

What forced people to migrate from Syria?

• Severe droughts

• Civil war

• Pollution

• Water stress

What are some social impacts on Syria?

• The loss of lives

• Separation of families

• Polluted bodies of water

• Children are out of school

Which is a consequence of migration for the receiving country?

• Increased available housing

• Decreased pressure on public services

• Reduced job opportunities for locals

• Decreased pressure on natural resources

Where is Niger located?

• The Sahel

• Central Africa

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

Which two bodies of water are affected by environmental challenges in Niger?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Chad

• Niger River

• The Nile

Most migrants leaving Niger are...

• Children

• The elderly

• Young men

• Young women

Why do Nigerien migrants choose Burkina Faso?

• It’s rich in fossil fuel

• It’s an MEDC

• Its citizens are nice

• It’s close to the capital city