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Mapping Local Migration — Quiz Answers

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What is the first step to making a migration map?

A
Gather data from various sources.
B
Create a map key and other important elements.
C
Outline the area that the map should show.
D
Provide a timeline that shows key events.
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What is an example of a historical record that could be considered reliable?

A
a website with an address that ends in .edu
B
a commercial website owned by a business
C
an online blog published by a college student
D
an online encyclopedia that any user can edit
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What is the purpose of the US Census Bureau?

A
It sets limits for immigration to the United States.
B
It helps migrants move from place to place.
C
It conducts surveys about the nation’s population.
D
It provides services for newly arrived immigrants.
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What information do demographics include?

A
the climate of an area
B
the physical features in an area
C
the reasons why people choose to settle in a location
D
the collection of data related to a population
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Which question is the most helpful to ask to determine if a source is reliable?

A
Is the text interesting or entertaining?
B
Is the author someone most people know?
C
Is the author an expert in their field?
D
Is the text difficult to understand?
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What is one benefit of using personal narratives to study migration?

A
They provide secondhand knowledge of events or experiences.
B
They can be relatable and amusing or interesting to read.
C
They provide a firsthand account of movement or settlement.
D
They include statistics and other data on movement patterns.
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What is one drawback of using personal narratives to study migration?

A
They can be difficult to comprehend or explain.
B
They do not include reflections or opinions on a topic.
C
They tend to be more simplistic than secondary sources.
D
They provide an overview rather than individual experiences.
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Which question would be most helpful to ask when creating a migration map?

A
Which groups are leaving or staying in a place?
B
What do different cultures have in common?
C
What are the reasons people move to an area?
D
What are the reasons people leave an area?
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Why do researchers mostly study migration patterns?

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to understand how geography shapes cultural changes
B
to understand how movement affects a region’s growth
C
to examine how an aging population affects an economy
D
to examine how governments use natural resources
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What is one benefit of using secondary sources in historical research?

A
They can describe the experiences of a person in detail.
B
They can explain why events have occurred throughout history.
C
They can offer a firsthand account of an event or experience.
D
They can provide one person’s perspective about their hometown.

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