An environmental or political feature that hinders migration is
A) a visa.
B) a pull factor.
C) a push factor.
D) an intervening obstacle.
E) both a pull and push factor.

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An intervening obstacle refers to any physical, political, economic, or social factors that limit or obstruct migration between two places. Examples include geographic features such as mountains or bodies of water, government policies such as strict visa requirements, or social factors such as xenophobia or discrimination. These obstacles can make migration more difficult or impossible, and may force individuals or groups to stay in a particular location despite push factors (such as environmental degradation or conflict) or pull factors (such as economic opportunities or family reunification) that might otherwise motivate migration.

An Environmental or Political Feature That Hinders Migration Is