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(Some small extracts taken from Richmond's Geography and History textbook)
(Photographs taken from Internet))
Migration is one of the most distinctive and visible characteristics of human population, and it means a reshaping of the population distribution.It is a dynamic process that is constantly changing Earth's landscapes and modifying its cultures.
The International Immigration and Refugee Association estimated 190 million international migrants in 2005, 3 per cent of the global population.
1. Let's distinguish two different concepts: Immigrants and Emigrants. Write in your notebook the meaning of these words and differences between them.
A. Migration inflow map (source: Wikipedia)
B. per capita income map
Migrations are caused for different causes:
Migration can be voluntary or forced.
We'll look at some real examples of emigrants. You should recognize if their emigration was forced or voluntary. And then you should justify your answer explaining the causes.
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