Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 6 - Population and Migration - Review and Discussion Questions - Page 283: 6

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A $\textbf{migration field}$ refers to a geographical area that has both emigration and immigration interactions with other regions. In a migration field, people move in and out for various reasons such as economic opportunities, political factors, environmental conditions, or social ties. Migration fields generally behave dynamically, responding to changes in push and pull factors. Economic opportunities, political stability, and quality of life are typical pull factors attracting migrants, while adverse conditions, conflict, or lack of opportunities act as push factors leading people to emigrate.
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