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ICSE Class 8 Migration — practice questions

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What defines human migration in geography?Read the answer and worked solution →Which migration occurs entirely within a single country?Read the answer and worked solution →Which daily activity is outside the scope of migration?Read the answer and worked solution →Why are pastoral nomads not classified as migrants?Read the answer and worked solution →How are residents who depart their homeland to settle abroad designated?Read the answer and worked solution →What term denotes foreign arrivals establishing permanent residence?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the main driver of rural to urban migration?Read the answer and worked solution →What type of factor repels people from their origin?Read the answer and worked solution →What type of factor attracts people to a destination?Read the answer and worked solution →Which unfavorable circumstance compels inhabitants to relocate?Read the answer and worked solution →What positive regional advantage draws new residents?Read the answer and worked solution →What are funds sent home by migrant workers called?Read the answer and worked solution →How can remittances aid families in the origin area?Read the answer and worked solution →What term describes the large loss of trained professionals?Read the answer and worked solution →What term describes a destination's gain of skilled workers?Read the answer and worked solution →Which factor pushes skilled talent to emigrate?Read the answer and worked solution →What pull factor draws professionals to host countries?Read the answer and worked solution →What is a problem for origin areas losing skilled workers?Read the answer and worked solution →How can return migration benefit the country of origin?Read the answer and worked solution →What cultural impact often occurs in migrant destination areas?Read the answer and worked solution →

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What defines human migration in geography?

  1. Short vacation trip abroad
  2. Daily travel for office work
  3. Permanent or temporary settling
  4. Weekly visit to a local market
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Correct answer: C. Permanent or temporary settling

Human migration involves moving to a new area with the intention of staying permanently or temporarily.

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Which migration occurs entirely within a single country?

  1. Continental migration
  2. External migration
  3. Overseas migration
  4. Internal migration
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Correct answer: D. Internal migration

Internal migration takes place within the political boundaries of one nation.

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Which daily activity is outside the scope of migration?

  1. Overseas family settlement
  2. Lifelong town resettlement
  3. Daily workplace commuting
  4. Permanent village relocation
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Correct answer: C. Daily workplace commuting

Commuting lacks any intention to live or establish residency in the visited location.

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