APHuG Vocabulary: Chapter 3Migration

Directions: In the spaces provided, write a definition in your own words and identify a real-world (or reasonable potential real) example for each term.Attach
additional paper, as needed, to this packet when you turn it in on the due date.
Term

Text
Page #

1. Migration

85

2. Emigration

85

3. Immigration

85

4. Net Migration

85

5. Mobility

85

6. Circulation

85

7. Push factor

85

8. Pull factor

85

9. Refugees

86

10. Intervening
Obstacles

88

Paraphrased Definition

Real-World Example

11. International
migration

88

12. Internal migration

88

13. Interregional
migration

88

14. Intraregional
migration

88

15. Voluntary migration

88

16. Forced migration

88

17. Migration transition

88

18. Undocumented
immigrants

96

19. Chain migration

98

20. Quotas

99

21. Brain Drain

99

22. Step Migration

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Migration to a distant destination that occurs in

stages.

The Falvey family had a goal of settling in Catholic Louisiana, but

could not afford an immediate move. They first relocated from
Killarney to Shannon, Ireland. After earning $ then moved to
Boston. After earning more $ they arrived near Baton Rouge.

23. Guest Workers

99

24. Remittances

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25. Counterurbanization

109

Money earned by a worker in one country and sent

to family at home in another country.

Many male Hispanic immigrants to the U.S. have family back in

their home country. They send part of their pay check to these
family members to provide for their needs and to be saved up to
help them move to the U.S.