Distinguish push and pull factors in migration
The idea
A push factor makes a person’s current location less suitable.
Step by step
- A push factor makes a person’s current location less suitable.
- A pull factor attracts a person toward a destination.
- Migration can involve several reasons; classify only the reason described.
Example
A family leaves a town because repeated floods damaged its home. What kind of factor is described?
Answer
push factor
The harmful condition in the original location encourages leaving.
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