The nation of Syria experienced an intense drought from 2006 to 2011. In addition to the economic problems and food shortages caused by the drought, there is an ongoing civil war. Due to these dangerous living conditions many Syrian families are moving to other countries. A demographer studying Syria observes that the rate of ______ is rising for the war-torn nation.
A) net-immigration
B) net-emigration
C) assimilation
D) pull factors

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The demographer studying Syria observes that many Syrian families are moving to other countries due to dangerous living conditions caused by economic problems, food shortages, and an ongoing civil war. This means that the rate of net-emigration (people leaving the country) is rising for the war-torn nation. The other answer choices, such as net-immigration, assimilation, and pull factors, do not accurately reflect the situation described in the question.

The Nation of Syria Experienced an Intense Drought from 2006