Every weekend in summer, large numbers of people leave the hot desert climate of Phoenix to head for vacations in the cooler climates of northern Arizona. This is an example of __________. A. permanent migration B. cyclic movement C. intervening opportunities D. commuting Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Compare and contrast cyclic movement with periodic movement. Give an example of each kind of movement.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Both cyclic and periodic movement are temporary relocations of people, and both involve a return home. Cyclic movement represents shorter periods of time, measured in days or weeks, and always involves a return home. A cyclical trip might be a daily commute or a weekly trip. Periodic movement represents longer periods, often measured in several months or years. A student moving away from home to attend college may be moving periodically.
Analyze the population shifts that occurred in the United States between 2000 and 2004. Which regions were gaining population, and which regions were losing population? Why was this process taking place?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Many Americans moved from the Northeast and Midwest to the Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast during this time. Some states, like California and New York, were losing population because of issues with the high cost of living. Many states, like Michigan, were losing population because of high unemployment rates. Other states, like Arizona and North Carolina, gained population because of the lower cost of living and new job opportunities.
Which of the following choices shows the correct order, from shortest to longest duration, for the different types of movement? A. permanent migration, cyclic movement, periodic movement B. cyclic movement, permanent migration, periodic movement C. cyclic movement, periodic movement, permanent migration D. periodic movement, cyclic movement, permanent migration Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
New Orleans is an example of a city that experienced both a high decrease in population and a high increase in population in the span of three years. Explain the factors that led to these rapid population changes.
Explain how the slave trade from Africa to the Americas profited its promoters. How did this migration chain benefit one group while hurting another?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: In the Atlantic triangular network, slaves were sold for a profit in the Americas, where they provided a free source of labor to produce raw materials. These raw materials often were sold for a profit in Europe, where they were used to produce finished goods. The finished goods often were exchanged for slaves from Africa. This cyclical process benefitted traders while exploiting many African populations.
Describe how the English-speaking population first came to Australia. How did forced migration play a role in the colonization and settlement of Australia?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: English speakers first came to Australia when a British penal colony was established in 1788, with 11 ships carrying convicts arriving in Botany Bay. Prisoners and convicts were shipped to Australia, and many played a role in settling the continent. This is an example of the forced migration of a large population group.
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