Economics of Migration — Unit test Answers

Analyze the graphs below and answer the question that follows. Based on your understanding of the birth rate, death rate, and life expectancy in Niger and Italy, which of the above sets of graphs is labeled correctly? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following statements is false, based on the chart above? A. The birth rate and death rate in Europe are about the same. B. The global population is about 80,000,000. C. Asia and sub-Saharan Africa will likely experience substantial population growth. D. There are more births than deaths in Northern Africa. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How does cyclic movement differ from migration? A. Cyclic movement is permanent and migration is temporary. B. While both include a return home, cyclic movement involves being away from home for long periods, while migration is for short periods. C. Cyclic movement involves transhumance, while migration is more nomadic. D. Cyclic movements are short trips and involve a return to the home base, while migration is permanent. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How might a baby boom in Sweden create a financial burden for the government? A. It would necessitate new schools, classrooms, and resources for children. B. It would lead to costly forced sterilization policies. C. It would further promote gender equality, which would mean increased costs for educating girls. D. It would result in a large elderly population and a large young population, leaving only a small percentage of the middle-aged population contributing to the economy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why did large numbers of Africans migrate to the Americas? A. Countries competed over resources during the Age of Exploration, and many African explorers sailed to the New World in search of riches. B. Large numbers of Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas during the slave trade. C. Large numbers of Africans came to the Americas to find employment and to work on the railroads. D. Africans crossed the land bridge from Asia to Alaska during the Ice Age. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

At the most basic level, humans need which of the following to establish a successful inhabitable settlement. A. arable land B. cooler climates C. mineral resources D. transportation technology Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about the experiences refugees face is false? A. Humanitarian aid organizations seek ways to help relocate refugees. B. The cost of health care is a major challenge to host countries of refugees. C. Many refugees are challenged by the need to find employment in their host countries. D. Refugees cannot receive funding from nongovernmental organizations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about migrant workers is true? A. Migrant workers threaten a country’s economy because they typically take the most desirable jobs. B. Migrant workers often receive remittances, or monies from their home country, to help them while working abroad. C. Globally, the term "migrant worker" is synonymous with "illegal immigrant." D. Educated and talented migrant workers can contribute to a foreign economy, but they often leave their home economy disadvantaged. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Audrey planned to move from Iowa to Arizona. En route, she was offered a job in Colorado, which she accepted. She now lives in Denver, Colorado, and works for an athletic apparel design company. This is an example of __________. A. step migration B. forced migration C. a cyclic movement D. an intervening opportunity Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by aid organizations? A. the availability of and access to resources B. the ability to provide safety for their workers C. the mounting costs of aid work D. the limited number of places aid is needed worldwide Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Large numbers of skilled workers left Iran in the early 21st century, primarily because __________. A. the use of their skills was outlawed by Iran’s Islamic government B. their skills were no longer needed in Iran C. they sought more skilled opportunities in countries like the United States D. the US lifted all sanctions and embargoes on Iran in 2002 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Technological improvements have allowed people to inhabit a wider variety of places more easily. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Based on what you've learned about population density, what are some possible explanations for Great Britain's high population density?

Evaluate the Chinese government's policies to decrease population growth.

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.