Question 1

Despite humanitarian crises in Africa and the Middle East, migration has not increased because ______.
A) the number of internal migrants has gone down
B) the global population has increased relative to the number of migrants
C) the number of international migrants has not increased
D) the number of migrants has remained stable

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

The tendency for migrants to move along specific geographic routes is referred to in the textbook as migration ______.
A) corridors
B) systems
C) channels
D) maps

Accepted Answer

Migration corridors are the specific geographic routes along which migrants tend to move.

Question 3

Circular migration refers to ______.
A) voluntary migration for economic reasons
B) remittance payment cycles
C) movement back and forth between countries
D) frequent migration from place to place

Accepted Answer

Circular migration is characterized by the movement of people between their home country and one or more host countries frequently, often for work, education, or family reasons, thus creating a pattern of returning to their country of origin periodically.

Question 4

Which of the following is most closely associated with voluntary migration?
A) migrants moving to seek better work circumstances for a variety of reasons
B) migrants moved against their will, such as IDP or victims of trafficking
C) migrants fleeing persecution or war and seeking protection in another country
D) migrants with special status because their home country endangers their well-being

Accepted Answer

Voluntary migration is when individuals choose to move, often for reasons such as seeking better employment opportunities, which is what option A describes. Options B, C, and D refer to forced migration scenarios where individuals are compelled to move due to external pressures such as conflict, persecution, or threats to their well-being.

Question 5

Which of the following is most closely associated with nonvoluntary migration?
A) migrants moving to seek better work circumstances because their home country's system is dysfunctional
B) migrants moved against their will, such as IDP or victims of trafficking
C) migrants fleeing persecution or war and seeking protection in another country
D) migrants with special status because their home country endangers their well-being

Accepted Answer

Nonvoluntary migration refers to situations where individuals are moved against their will or without their initial consent, such as internally displaced persons (IDPs) or victims of trafficking. These scenarios involve coercion or force, distinguishing them from voluntary migration decisions based on personal or economic reasons.

Question 6

Which of the following is most closely associated with refugee?
A) migrants moving to seek better work circumstances because their home country's system is dysfunctional
B) migrants moved against their will, such as IDP or victims of trafficking
C) migrants fleeing persecution or war and seeking protection in another country
D) migrants with special status because their home country endangers their well-being

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is most closely...

Question 7

Which of the following is most closely associated with asylum seeker?
A) migrants moving to seek better work circumstances because their home country's system is dysfunctional
B) migrants moved against their will, such as IDP or victims of trafficking
C) migrants fleeing persecution or war and seeking protection in another country
D) migrants with special status because their home country endangers their well-being

Accepted Answer

Asylum seekers are individuals who are fleeing persecution or war and are seeking protection in another country. They apply for asylum in the hope of being recognized as refugees and receiving legal protection and assistance.

Question 8

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are refugees ______.
A) within their own country
B) who has lost their citizenship or have none
C) forced out of their homes
D) in the process of seeking asylum within another state

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are refugees ______.
A)...

Question 9

The issue of inconsistent data on migration collected by different countries vis-à-vis efforts to measure different types of migration worldwide represents a challenge of what type of interaction?
A) inside-out
B) outside-in
C) top-down
D) bottom-up

Accepted Answer

The issue of inconsistent data on migration collected by different countries vis-à-vis efforts to measure different types of migration worldwide represents a challenge of inside-out interaction. This is because the data is being collected by different countries, which have different methods of collecting and measuring data. This can lead to inconsistencies in the data, which can make it difficult to compare and analyze.

Question 10

Whether within or between countries, migrants are affecting growth in urban populations worldwide. This speaks to which fact about migration?
A) Migration is mostly an urban affair.
B) Urbanization in developing populations often means growing slums.
C) Development makes migration more likely.
D) Over the long run, migration policies have become less restrictive.

Accepted Answer

Migration is predominantly an urban phenomenon because migrants often move to cities in search of better opportunities, services, and living conditions, contributing significantly to urban population growth.

Question 11

Many migrants, especially in developing countries, have been forced to settle in areas without basic public services and poor housing quality. This speaks to which fact about migration?
A) Migration is mostly an urban affair.
B) Urbanization in developing populations often means growing slums.
C) Development makes migration more likely.
D) Over the long run, migration policies have become less restrictive.

Accepted Answer

Urbanization in developing countries frequently results in the expansion of slums, as the infrastructure and housing cannot keep pace with the rapid influx of migrants seeking opportunities in urban areas. This leads to many settling in areas with inadequate public services and poor housing conditions.

Question 12

The argument that Europe has seen a reverse trend in migration between colonial times and today is largely ______.
A) a consequence of rising wages and living standards
B) the impact of remittance payments back to migrants' countries of origin
C) fewer migrants are emigrating to the New World
D) a Euro-centric view that lacks perspective on global trends

Accepted Answer

The argument that Europe has seen a reverse trend in migration between colonial times and today, when described as a Euro-centric view that lacks perspective on global trends, suggests that it overlooks broader migration patterns and focuses too narrowly on Europe's experience, ignoring the complex, global nature of migration today.

Question 13

Contrary to intuition, people in the poorest countries are the least mobile. This speaks to which fact about migration?
A) Migration is mostly an urban affair.
B) Urbanization in developing populations often means growing slums.
C) Development makes migration more likely.
D) Over the long run, migration policies have become less restrictive.

Accepted Answer

Migration often requires resources, information, and networks that are more accessible to individuals in developing or developed countries, making them more likely to migrate compared to those in the poorest countries.

Question 14

Some research has shown that when poor countries successfully receive aid for development, ______.
A) migration from those poor countries will increase
B) migration from those poor countries will decrease
C) migration from those countries will remain unchanged
D) migration from those countries will not be affected by development

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some research has shown that when poor...

Question 15

That deportation and border control has targeted specific groups rather than the general population of migrants speaks to which fact about migration?
A) Migration is mostly an urban affair.
B) Urbanization in developing populations often means growing slums.
C) Development makes migration more likely.
D) Over the long run, migration policies have become less restrictive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of That deportation and border control has targeted...

Question 16

Understanding actual amounts or rates of migration is dependent on understanding ______.
A) push factors
B) pull factors
C) government policy
D) demands for migration

Accepted Answer

Government policy plays a crucial role in determining actual migration rates as it can regulate, restrict, or encourage migration through laws and regulations.

Question 17

Political or systematic discrimination leading to migration is an example of a ______.
A) push factor
B) pull factor
C) government policy
D) demand for migration

Accepted Answer

Political or systematic discrimination leading to migration is considered a push factor because it compels individuals to leave their country of origin.

Question 18

The observation that countries with open trade policies restrict migration and vice-versa speaks to an understanding that migration is affected by ______.
A) global trade and markets
B) prejudices against foreigners
C) ideological approaches
D) structural dependency

Accepted Answer

Migration is influenced by global trade and markets, as countries with open trade policies often restrict migration to protect their domestic labor markets, and vice versa, indicating a balance between economic openness and labor market protection.

Question 19

In the argument over migration policy, some argue that restricting migration restricts the free market, while others argue that with open migration come security risks. This demonstrates the impact of ______ on migration.
A) global trade and markets
B) prejudices against foreigners
C) ideological approaches
D) structural dependency

Accepted Answer

The argument over migration policy and the differing viewpoints—restricting migration as a limitation on the free market versus open migration posing security risks—illustrate how ideological approaches impact perspectives and policies on migration.

Question 20

That migration patterns tend to reflect and reinforce inequality at many levels, from national to individual, reflects the argument that migration is also affected by ______.
A) global trade and markets
B) prejudices against foreigners
C) ideological approaches
D) structural dependency

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) structural dependency. This is because structural dependency refers to the way in which the economic and political structures of different countries and regions create dependencies that can influence migration patterns. These dependencies often reflect and reinforce inequalities at various levels, including national and individual, as people move in response to these structural conditions.

Quiz 11: Migration: Confronting the Myths of Human Movement

Despite humanitarian crises in Africa and the Middle East, migration has not increased because ______.

The tendency for migrants to move along specific geographic routes is referred to in the textbook as migration ______.

Circular migration refers to ______.

Which of the following is most closely associated with voluntary migration?

Which of the following is most closely associated with nonvoluntary migration?

Which of the following is most closely associated with refugee?

Which of the following is most closely associated with asylum seeker?

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are refugees ______.

The issue of inconsistent data on migration collected by different countries vis-à-vis efforts to measure different types of migration worldwide represents a challenge of what type of interaction?

Whether within or between countries, migrants are affecting growth in urban populations worldwide. This speaks to which fact about migration?

Many migrants, especially in developing countries, have been forced to settle in areas without basic public services and poor housing quality. This speaks to which fact about migration?

The argument that Europe has seen a reverse trend in migration between colonial times and today is largely ______.

Contrary to intuition, people in the poorest countries are the least mobile. This speaks to which fact about migration?

Some research has shown that when poor countries successfully receive aid for development, ______.

That deportation and border control has targeted specific groups rather than the general population of migrants speaks to which fact about migration?

Understanding actual amounts or rates of migration is dependent on understanding ______.

Political or systematic discrimination leading to migration is an example of a ______.

The observation that countries with open trade policies restrict migration and vice-versa speaks to an understanding that migration is affected by ______.

In the argument over migration policy, some argue that restricting migration restricts the free market, while others argue that with open migration come security risks. This demonstrates the impact of ______ on migration.

That migration patterns tend to reflect and reinforce inequality at many levels, from national to individual, reflects the argument that migration is also affected by ______.