moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there

a reason prompting people to leave the place they live, such as lack of jobs, hazards, conflict

a reason attracting people to a new place, such as more jobs, better living conditions, better services

Migration around the world

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the changing size and distribution of the world's population and how these can be affected by factors such as migration. Through examining a range of examples, pupils will develop an understanding of how countries react to different population challenges.

Population: where do people live?

Someone who moves for better job opportunities

Someone who moves temporarily for vacation

Someone who leaves their country for safety from war

Which of the following best describes a refugee?

Reasons that attract people to a new place

Reasons that encourage people to stay in one place

Reasons that force people to leave a place

Which of the following is **not** a main factor in increasing life expectancy?

What effect does an ageing population have on pension systems?

How does improved nutrition contribute to increased life expectancy?

What age is typically considered to mark an ageing population?

Which of the following is a challenge faced by countries with ageing populations?

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