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Causes and Effects of Population Movements
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What is the main difference between forced & voluntary migration?

Forced=no choice; Voluntary=choose to move

What are the 3 primary causes of forced migration (the '3 D's')?

Conflict, Development projects, Disasters

Which is an example of forced migration due to development projects?

Building dams that displace communities

How many people were forced to flee in Iraq in 2006 after the mosque bombing?

1.5 million people

How much land does the Three Gorges Dam cover?

632 square kilometres

Which geographer developed the push-pull model of voluntary migration?

E.S. Lee

What are push factors in voluntary migration?

Negative aspects encouraging people to leave

What is brain drain?

Loss of skilled & educated people

What happens to origin areas when skilled people emigrate?

Skills shortages & economic decline

What positive effect can migration have on destination areas?

Cultural enrichment & diversity

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