Question 1

If we knew that 14 percent of the U.S. population in 2016 was foreign-born, we would have information about the
A) flow of immigrants.
B) stock of immigrants.
C) influx of immigrants.
D) characteristics of immigrants.

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.
A) the receipt of remittances
B) the loss of young people
C) an increase in number of older people
D) a weakening of kinship relations

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?
A) Propensity to migrate
B) Motivation to migrate
C) Decision to become a migrant
D) Post-moving consequences of migration

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
A) in-migrant is always a legal migrant, whereas an immigrant is not.
B) immigrant is usually a male, whereas an in-migrant is not.
C) in-migrant is someone whose place of origin in known, whereas an immigrant's origin is unknown.
D) immigrant is usually an international migrant, whereas an in-migrant may be either an internal or an international migrant.

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?
A) Demographic balancing equation
B) Migration effectiveness formula
C) Forward survival equation
D) Gross migration rate formula

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
A) return migration.
B) chain migration.
C) undocumented migration.
D) step migration.

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
A) career advancement can alter migration plans.
B) the choice to migrate may not actually lead to migration.
C) the probability is low that any given person will migrate.
D) people are likely to move to closer places than to far places.

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 _____.
A) south; south
B) east; west
C) west; east
D) south; north

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.
A) 1820-1829
B) 1880-1889
C) 1940-1949
D) 2010-2019

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
A) city.
B) county.
C) state.
D) country.

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
A) once migration has begun, it will take on a life of its own.
B) migration will be perpetuated by international organizations.
C) peripheral countries send migrants to core countries.
D) migration is a way to diversify a family's sources of income.

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
A) 6 months.
B) 1 year.
C) 5 years.
D) 10 years.

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.
A) there is no theoretical approach that
B) the new household economics approach
C) the world systems approach
D) the cumulative causation perspective

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?
A) Older people
B) Women
C) Young adults
D) Minority group members

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.
A) desire to get ahead
B) need to escape an unpleasant situation
C) desire to avoid poverty
D) need to stay close to family members

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
A) blacks out of the south to cities in the north.
B) blacks out of the cities in the north back to the south.
C) undocumented immigrants flowing into the United States from Mexico.
D) Hispanic migration out of the west into the south.

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?
A) IM/P
B) IMigR + OMigR
C) IMigR - OMigR
D) OM/P

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?
A) A change in commute pattern
B) A change of job
C) A new spouse or significant other
D) Moving the total round of daily activities

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
A) household decision making is more important than individual decision making.
B) neo-classical approaches to migration are fatally flawed.
C) migration is a way to diversify a family's sources of income.
D) migration is driven by segmented wage markets.

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)
A) civil offense.
B) serious crime.
C) felony.
D) error in judgment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The concept of intervening obstacles addresses the idea that

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

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

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

The world systems theory of migration suggests that

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

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

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

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

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

Of the following formulas, which one measures net migration?

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

The new household economic theory of migration suggests that

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