Globalisation has led to an increase in migration both within countries and among them (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How many people live in a country they were not born in due to globalisation?
How many people live in a country they were not born in due to globalisation?
Over 270 million
What is the 'core periphery system'?
What is the 'core periphery system'?
Uneven distribution of wealth between regions
What does 'backwash' refer to in migration?
What does 'backwash' refer to in migration?
Flows from peripheral to core regions
What % of the world's population lives outside their birth country?
What % of the world's population lives outside their birth country?
3-4%
By how much did global air travel fall in 2020 due to COVID-19?
By how much did global air travel fall in 2020 due to COVID-19?
60%
What was the main factor explaining migration patterns between 2010-2015?
What was the main factor explaining migration patterns between 2010-2015?
Uneven distribution of economic opportunity
How are remittances related to brain drain?
How are remittances related to brain drain?
They partially offset economic loss
According to the Lee Model, when does migration occur?
According to the Lee Model, when does migration occur?
When push/pull factors overcome obstacles
What happened to net migration after the 2008 financial crisis?
What happened to net migration after the 2008 financial crisis?
It fell
Which factor encourages rural-urban migration within countries?
Which factor encourages rural-urban migration within countries?
Introduction of mechanised agriculture