Migration and Displacement Quiz

What is the term for a person who has been forced to leave their home country quickly for their own safety?

• Immigrant

• Refugee

• Internally displaced person

• Internal migration

Which term describes someone who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there (planned, for better opportunities)?

• Refugee

• Internally displaced person

• Immigrant

• Internal migration

What is a key characteristic of an internal migrat?

• Crossing international borders

• Permanent move within the same country

• Temporary travel for work

• Vacationing in a new state

What is the difference between an internally displaced person and a refugee?

• Internally displaced persons cross country borders, refugees do not

• Refugees move within their country, internally displaced persons do not

• Internally displaced persons stay within their country, refugees cross country borders

• Refugees move for leisure, internally displaced persons for work

Annie's family has decided to move from Connecticut to Massachusetts because her mother got a new job. Annie is a(n) __________.

• internal migrant

• immigrant

• refugee

• interally displaced person

James' family must leave his state suddenly due to a hurricane. They do not have time to plan or pack much. They are living in another state, as it is not safe to return home. James is a(n) _____.

• internal migrant

• immigrant

• refugee

• interally displaced person

Michael's family decides to move from France to Portugal to be near family. The move is planned to take place in the next few months once they have time to find a new house/jobs.
Michael is a(n) _____.

• internal migrant

• immigrant

• refugee

• interally displaced person

Sara's family must leave their home suddenly as a civil war has broken out and it is no longer safe to stay in their country. They leave that night and begin traveling to a neighboring country.

• internal migrant

• immigrant

• refugee

• interally displaced person

What is a push factor in migration?

• Reasons why someone leaves their home country

• Reasons why someone is attracted to a new country

• Economic benefits in a new country

• Cultural attractions in a new country

What is a pull factor in migration?

• Reasons why someone leaves their home country

• Reasons why someone is attracted to a new country

• Unsafe conditions

• Natural disasters