AP Human Geography - Migration

Form of relocation diffusion involving permanent move to a new location.

Migration FROM a location

Migration TO a location

among, between

within, inside

Permanent movement from one country to another.

Permanent movement within the same country

The average location of everyone in the country. In the United States, the population has been moving west and south.

The movement of people from the countryside to the city

Population shift from central urban areas into suburbs that began after WWII

Recent population shift where people are moving from cities and suburbs to small towns due to the increase and advancements in technology

The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to more developed countries

Migration of people to a specific location because relatives or members of the same nationality previously migrated there

People who are forced to migrate from their home country and cannot return for fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or political opinion.

Shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs