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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Compare and contrast refugees and asylees to the United States. Why do geographers use different terms to discuss these groups? How are these groups different from one another?

Remittances make up large percentages of the GDP in small countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Many Somalian refugees sought entrance to the United States in 2006 and 2007. Describe factors that encouraged many Somalians to leave their country in the 1990s and 2000s.

The top country of nationality for refugees seeking entrance to the United States from 2004 to 2006 was __________. A. Italy B. Brazil C. Somalia D. China Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The United States and the United Nations successfully restored peace in Somalia in the 1990s. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Describe three problems that migrant workers often face. How could language, working conditions, and economic opportunities cause these groups to struggle?

Describe four different challenges facing refugees after they are allowed to enter a host country. If you were a refugee moving to a new country, what difficulties would you face?

Compare and contrast cyclic movement with periodic movement. Give an example of each kind of movement.

Explain what it means to be a refugee. Why would a refugee leave his or her home country?