W.66: Migration Pull Factors and Reasons

What are the two main categories of reasons for migration?

• Economic and Social Factors

• Push and Pull Factors

• Cultural and Environmental Factors

• Political and Historical Factors

What are push factors in migration?

• Conditions that attract people to a new location

• Conditions that make people want to leave their current location

• Factors that have no impact on migration

• Situations that encourage people to stay in their current location

What is a common reason for people to leave their country due to economic hardship?

• Lack of educational opportunities

• High unemployment rates

• Political freedom

• Cultural festivals

Why might people leave areas affected by war and conflict?

• To find better schools

• To escape danger

• To enjoy a different climate

• To explore new cultures

Which of the following is an example of an environmental disaster that can cause migration?

• Economic recession

• Political elections

• Earthquakes

• Music festivals

What is a reason people might migrate due to persecution and discrimination?

• To find better job opportunities

• To avoid harm due to their religion or ethnicity

• To experience different cuisines

• To attend international sports events

What is a common pull factor that attracts people to move to a new place?

• Natural Disasters

• Better Job Opportunities

• High Taxes

• Political Unrest

Which of the following is an example of political stability as a pull factor?

• Migration to countries with unstable governments

• Migration to countries with stronger political stability

• Migration to countries with high crime rates

• Migration to countries with economic recession

Why might people migrate in search of a higher quality of life?

• To experience harsher climates

• To access better healthcare and education

• To face more political restrictions

• To encounter more economic challenges

What does the pull factor of freedom and safety include?

• Limited freedom of speech

• Authoritarian government

• Freedom of speech and religion

• Increased surveillance