Push Or Pull?

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1. Drought

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A push factor refers to a factor or condition that drives or compels individuals to leave their current location or situation and migrate to another place. In the context of drought, a push factor could be the scarcity of water and resources, which forces people to leave their homes and search for better living conditions elsewhere. This answer suggests that drought is a push factor, meaning it is a condition that pushes people to migrate.

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Push Or Pull? - Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge of push and pull factors in migration.
Remember: A push factor is something that would compel someone to leave their homeland. A pull factor is something that would attract someone to move to a particular country.

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2. Extreme weather

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3. Family

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People are generally pulled to live in the country their family already lives in.

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4. Lack of fresh water

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Many countries do not have adequate water supplies. One would be pulled to live in a country with abundant fresh water.

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5. Security

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6. Abundance of jobs

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The correct answer is "Pull Factor." Pull factors refer to the positive aspects or attractions of a particular place that encourage individuals to migrate or move there. In the context of the given information, the abundance of jobs can be seen as a pull factor. It implies that there are numerous employment opportunities available, which can be appealing to individuals seeking better job prospects or economic stability. This factor can entice people to relocate to a specific location in search of employment and a higher standard of living.

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7. Political Persecution

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Nobody wants to live in fear of genocide or political persecution.

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