1. Population in Geography
CHAPTER 3 NOTES
Population in Geography

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Assignment
Illustrate 3 of EACH:
push factors
pull factors