Movement: Migration Answers

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Which of the following statements about Michigan’s population from 2007 – 2008 is true?

A
The population increased by 26.7%.
B
Spurred on by the housing boom, migrating residents sought new homes and jobs relating to home construction.
C
Michigan was one of the few Midwestern states to see a population gain during this time.
D
The population decreased by 0.5% due to the struggling auto industry and high unemployment rate.
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Compare and contrast cyclic movement with periodic movement. Give an example of each kind of movement.

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New Orleans is an example of a city that experienced both a high decrease in population and a high increase in population in the span of three years. Explain the factors that led to these rapid population changes.

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Compare push and pull factors that drive migration, and give two examples of each.

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Analyze the population shifts that occurred in the United States between 2000 and 2004. Which regions were gaining population, and which regions were losing population? Why was this process taking place?

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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
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Describe how the English-speaking population first came to Australia. How did forced migration play a role in the colonization and settlement of Australia?

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Which of the following choices shows the correct order, from shortest to longest duration, for the different types of movement?

A
permanent migration, cyclic movement, periodic movement
B
cyclic movement, permanent migration, periodic movement
C
cyclic movement, periodic movement, permanent migration
D
periodic movement, cyclic movement, permanent migration
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Explain how the slave trade from Africa to the Americas profited its promoters. How did this migration chain benefit one group while hurting another?

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