01
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What is migration?
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Migration is the movement of people from one place to another, within a country or across international borders.
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2 Migration Processes and Social Networks Free Online FlashCards
Study 2 Migration Processes and Social Networks with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
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How do internal and international migration differ?
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Internal migration takes place within a country; international migration crosses national borders.
03
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What are origin, transit locations, and destination?
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Origin is the starting place, transit locations are places passed through, and destination is the intended or eventual place of arrival.
04
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What are common reasons people migrate?
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Work, higher wages, education, family reunification, safety, and access to services can encourage migration.
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How do desire and ability to migrate differ?
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Desire is the wish to move; ability is whether a person has the resources and access to a viable route to do so.
06
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How can migration function as a household strategy?
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A household may pool savings for travel, send one member to earn elsewhere, and divide care and work between migrants and relatives who stay.
07
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How can migrant networks facilitate movement?
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Friends or relatives may share travel information and help newcomers find housing or work, reducing uncertainty and costs.
08
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Why can a migration route change?
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Routes can change in response to factors such as jobs, family ties, travel costs, safety, visa rules, and border controls.
09
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Can a place be an origin, transit location, and destination?
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A country or region can be a place of origin, transit, and destination at the same time.
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Why does hardship not automatically lead to migration?
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Hardship alone does not ensure movement: migration also requires resources and access to a viable route.
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What may people do when international travel is out of reach?
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When international travel is too costly or difficult, people may move within their own country instead.
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What are two possible household effects of migration?
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Remittances can support household expenses and investment, while separation may bring emotional costs and change caregiving responsibilities.
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