Which one of the following is considered a pull factor in regard to migration?
A)nomads fleeing famine and a spreading desert in the Sahel
B)high unemployment in Appalachia
C)amenities of living in Australia
D)persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany

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Pull factors are the positive aspects of a destination that attract people to migrate there. The amenities of living in a country like Australia, such as higher standards of living, better job opportunities, and a more favorable political, social, and economic environment, are considered pull factors that attract migrants. The other options listed are all examples of push factors, or negative aspects of a person's home country that prompt them to leave, such as famine, unemployment, or persecution.

Which One of the Following Is Considered a Pull Factor