1) Briefly describe the geographical causes of migration
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Causes of Migration
Lee's laws divide factors causing migrations into two groups of factors: push and pull factors.
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Push factors:
Not enough jobs.
Few opportunities.
Inadequate conditions.
Desertification.
Famine or drought.
Political fear or persecution.
Slavery or forced labor.
Poor medical care.
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People migrate for many different reasons. These reasons can be classified as economic, social, political or environmental:
economic migration - moving to find work or follow a particular career path
social migration - moving somewhere for a better quality of life or to be closer to family or friends
political migration - moving to escape political persecution or war
environmental causes of migration include natural disasters such as flooding
Some people choose to migrate, eg someone who moves to another country to enhance their career opportunities. Some people are forced to migrate, eg someone who moves due to war or famine.
A refugee is someone who has left their home and does not have a new home to go to. Often refugees do not carry many possessions with them and do not have a clear idea of where they may finally settle.
Push and pull factors
Push factors are the reasons why people leave an area. They include:
lack of services
lack of safety
high crime
crop failure
drought
flooding
poverty
war
Pull factors are the reasons why people move to a particular area. They include:
higher employment
more wealth
better services
good climate
safer, less crime
political stability
more fertile land
lower risk from natural hazards