AP Human Geo Unit 2.12

What distinguishes migrants from refugees?

Migrants move voluntarily to a new location, while refugees are forced to flee and always cross an international border.

What are IDPs and how do they differ from refugees?

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are forced to move within their country but do not cross an international border.

What is an asylum seeker?

An asylum seeker is a refugee seeking a pathway to permanent residence in the host country.

What factors influence the approval of an asylum application?

The host country government decides on the approval, and the process can be long and daunting.

What is demographic momentum?

It refers to the tendency of a country's population to continue growing after a drop in the birth rate, typically with a 40-year lag time.

Who developed the eight laws of migration?

E.G. Ravenstein.

What does Ravenstein's first law of migration state?

Every migration flow generates a return or counter-migration.

According to Ravenstein's second law, how far do most migrants move?

Most migrants move a short distance.

What type of destinations do migrants who move longer distances tend to choose?

They tend to choose big-city destinations.

What does Ravenstein's fourth law indicate about migration patterns?

Most migration is from rural to urban areas.

Which demographic is more likely to move internationally according to Ravenstein's fifth law?

Young single adults are more likely to move internationally than families.

According to Ravenstein's sixth law, which gender is more likely to migrate internationally?

Men are more likely to move internationally than women.

What is the primary reason most migrants move, as stated in Ravenstein's seventh law?

Most migrants move for economic opportunities.

What does Ravenstein's eighth law of migration suggest about the process?

Migration occurs in multiple steps.

What is one effect of migration on population dynamics?

Population growth and shifting demographics in both the areas migrants leave and arrive.

How does migration affect cultural landscapes?

It leads to changes in cultural landscapes in the areas affected by the migration.

What economic impact can migration have?

It can cause economic shifts and changes in resource distribution.

What political changes can result from migration?

Changes in political boundaries and governance.

What environmental impact can migration have?

It can affect land use and environmental conditions.