Question 1

If we knew that 14 percent of the U.S. population in 2016 was foreign-born, we would have information about the

Accepted Answer

The term "stock of immigrants" refers to the total number of foreign-born individuals present in a country at a given time, in this case, the U.S. in 2016. The percentage (14 percent) indicates the proportion of the population that is foreign-born, not the characteristics, flow, or influx, which would refer to the rate or specific traits of incoming immigrants.

Question 2

Of the following, ________ is typically not a consequence of migration for the donor area.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Of the following, which is not one of De Jong and Fawcett's major concepts in the migration decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

De Jong and Fawcett's major concepts in the migration decision-making process include Propensity to migrate, Motivation to migrate, and Decision to become a migrant. Post-moving consequences of migration are not listed among their major concepts, as their framework focuses more on the factors leading up to the migration decision rather than the outcomes of migration.

Question 4

The difference between an immigrant and in-migrant is that an

Accepted Answer

An immigrant is typically understood to be someone who moves to a different country, implying an international move. In contrast, an in-migrant can refer to someone moving within the same country (internal migration) or from another country (international migration), making the term broader in its application.

Question 5

The components of change or residual method of estimating migration uses which of the following in its calculation?

Accepted Answer

The components of change or residual method of estimating migration relies on the demographic balancing equation, which accounts for the population at two points in time, natural increase (births minus deaths), and migration as the residual factor affecting population change.

Question 6

If we knew that an international migrant had gone to a particular place to join relatives there, we would probably be talking about the process of

Accepted Answer

Chain migration refers to the process where individuals migrate to a new location, often following family members or friends who have previously migrated to that area. This creates a "chain" of people from the same community or family moving to the same area over time.

Question 7

The concept of intervening obstacles addresses the idea that

Accepted Answer

Intervening obstacles refer to any factors that impede the ability to migrate as planned, indicating that even if someone decides to migrate, various barriers or challenges may prevent the migration from actually happening.

Question 8

The global pattern of migration has generally been directionally from ____ to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The global pattern of migration has generally...

Question 9

The United States had the highest percentage of the population that was foreign-born during the ______ time period.

Accepted Answer

The United States experienced its highest percentage of the population being foreign-born during the period of 1880-1889, largely due to the massive influx of immigrants during the late 19th century, particularly from Europe. This era is part of what is known as the Second Great Wave of immigration.

Question 10

The U.S. Census Bureau defines a migrant as someone who has moved at least to another

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Census Bureau defines a migrant as someone who has moved to a different county, as this reflects a significant change in residence beyond just moving within the same city.

Question 11

The world systems theory of migration suggests that

Accepted Answer

World systems theory posits that migration is driven by the economic and political relationships between core and peripheral countries, where peripheral countries often send migrants to core countries due to economic disparities and labor demands.

Question 12

The most common definition of a permanent migrant is someone who has lived in the new location for at least

Accepted Answer

The most common definition of a permanent migrant is someone who has lived in the new location for at least 1 year. This timeframe is widely used by international organizations and governments to classify individuals as permanent residents or migrants.

Question 13

The analysis of Massey and his associates suggests that ______ provides the single best explanation of international migration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The analysis of Massey and his associates...

Question 14

The selectivity of migration means that which of the following are disproportionately migrants?

Accepted Answer

Young adults are disproportionately migrants because they are often in search of employment, educational opportunities, or other life changes that typically occur in early adulthood.

Question 15

In his classic study of the push-pull theory of migration, Ravenstein argued that the ________is the most important motivation to move.

Accepted Answer

Ravenstein's classic study on migration emphasized the "desire to get ahead" as the primary motivation for people to move, focusing on economic advancement and better opportunities as key drivers.

Question 16

The Great Migration in the United States refers to the migration of

Accepted Answer

The Great Migration refers to the period from approximately 1916 to 1970 during which millions of African Americans moved out of the Southern United States to urban areas in the North and West, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping racial segregation and discrimination.

Question 17

Of the following formulas, which one measures net migration?

Accepted Answer

Net migration is calculated by subtracting the number of emigrants (OMigR) from the number of immigrants (IMigR).

Question 18

In order to be a migrant, not just a mover, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Migrants are distinguished from other movers by relocating their entire base of daily activities, which often involves moving to a new home in a different geographical area, not just changing aspects of their daily routine like commuting patterns, jobs, or relationships.

Question 19

The new household economic theory of migration suggests that

Accepted Answer

The answer of The new household economic theory of migration...

Question 20

A person entering the United States for the first time without documents is committing a(n)

Accepted Answer

Entering the United States without proper documentation is considered a civil offense, not a criminal one. This is governed by immigration law, which handles such violations through civil procedures rather than criminal prosecution.

Quiz 6: The Migration Transition