1. 6.5: Factors Influencing Migration
World Geography 3200/02
6.5: Factors Influencing Migration

2. Overview
6.5.1 Define the terms push factor, pull factor, repel factor, and intervening obstacle. (k)
6.5.2 Examine the dynamics related to an individual’s decision to migrate. (a)
6.5.3 Determine the major source areas for international migrants. (a)
6.5.4 Use population data to make a demographic argument for the admission of migrants to a country. (a)
6.5.5 Describe the economic impacts of immigration and emigration. (k)
6.5.6 Support a position taken on an issue related to immigration. (i)
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3. 6.5.1 Define the terms push factor, pull factor, repel factor, and intervening obstacle. (k)
Push factor - negative things that make people want to leave a country
Pull factor - positive things that make people want to move to a certain country.
Repel factor - negative things that stop people from moving to a
certain country.
Intervening obstacles - things that prevents or inhibits a person from moving.
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4. 6.5.2 Examine the dynamics related to an individual’s decision to migrate. (a)
The decision to move from one region to another is never an easy one. People must take many factors into consideration.
Push Factors
Pull Factors
lack of jobs
lack of services
war
more jobs
more services
peaceful country
Repel Factors
Intervening Obstacles
crime rate
high cost of living
lack of money
immigration laws
don’t want to leave family
distance involved
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5. 6.5.3 Determine the major source areas for international migrants. (a)
Source – where migrants are coming from.
Destination- where migrants are going to.
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6. Why should we allow more immigrants into Canada?
6.5.4 Use population data to make a demographic argument for the admission of migrants to a country. (a)
Why should we allow more immigrants into Canada?
- shortage of skilled workers
- increase working population
- more taxes for government
- they start businesses and
provide employment
- decrease dependency load
- help others improve their lives
Which country should allow migrants into the country? Why?
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7. 6.5.5 Describe the economic impacts of immigration and emigration. (k)
Disadvantages
1. take work from Canadians
2. add to the poor population (welfare)
Advantages
1. immigration boosts the economy are creative, skilled and hard-working).
2. analysts associate newcomers with growth and prosperity
(newcomers create demand for goods and services(also create labour and businesses)
3. Many immigrants arrive in the prime of their work lives
4. They pay taxes which support social programs for all Canadians
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8. 6.5.6 Support a position taken on an issue related to immigration. (i)
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