Population in Geography CHAPTER 3 NOTES Population in Geography

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. What is immigration? The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

What is emigration? The act of leaving one’s country with the intent to settle in another country.

Push factors of immigration Push factor - factors that force people to move Ex: Overpopulation Religious peace Lack of job opportunity Natural hazards

Pull factors of immigration Pull factors - things that attract people to an area Ex: Religion Land availability Family ties Political freedom

Impact of migration Multiple languages Multiple religions Customs and tradition exchanged Diffusion – the spreading of idea and traits

Ex: neighborhoods, school districts, states Spatial divisions Regions of the Earth’s surface over which groups of people establish social, economic, and political control Ex: neighborhoods, school districts, states

Reasons for spatial division 1. the need to solve local problems 2. the need to administer resources more efficiently

Reasons for cooperation with spatial division 1. Natural disasters 2. economic advantages – attracts new businesses 3. cultural similarities 4. addresses regional issues like waste management, magnet schools, and transportation

Assignment Illustrate 3 of EACH: push factors pull factors