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The map shows past immigration to the United States, which together with Canada and Mexico, makes up a major portion of North America. Based on the map, how does emigration from Canada to the US differ from emigration from Japan or China to the US?

A
Emigration from Canada to the US is interregional rather than intraregional.
B
Emigration from Canada to the US is intraregional rather than interregional.
C
Emigration from Canada to the US is external rather than internal.
D
Emigration from Canada to the US is internal rather than external.
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Sort each detail to show whether it is a benefit or drawback of emigration for countries of origin.

Answer:

reduced unemployment,higher wages,remittances|aging population,brain drain,labor shortages

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Sort each detail to show whether the impact from immigration is political, economic, or cultural.

Answer:

Canada grants permanent residency to about 400,000 migrants.,France passes a law to limit immigration.|Spain faces greater competition for jobs.,The Netherlands experiences an increase in tax revenue.|Brazil gains more variety in its music.,Germany has Turkish traditions such as fruit markets.

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What is one drawback to an origin country when large numbers of young people migrate to other countries?

A
growing GDP
B
higher tax revenue
C
reduced unemployment
D
depleted workforce
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Why do immigrants face challenges in their destination countries?

A
They have to deal with limits on the number of immigrants that can enter a destination country.
B
They have to relinquish all aspects of their native customs and traditions.
C
They have to provide documentation for family members remaining in their home country.
D
They have to balance the traditions of their origin countries with those of their destination countries.
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Match each push factor cause to the correct scenario.

Answer:

natural disaster|demographic changes|violent conflict

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Sort each detail to show whether it describes chain migration or seasonal migration.

Answer:

family members,social connections,generally long-term|guest workers,economic opportunities,temporary and at certain times

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Sort each detail to show whether it describes intraregional migration or interregional migration.

Answer:

from Indonesia to Myanmar in the Pacific Islands of Southeast Asia,from a rural northern village in Jiangsu Province to the city of Shanghai in the same province|from Saudi Arabia in Southwest Asia to Ghana in West Africa,from the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico to the city of Tijuana in northern Mexico

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Pretest Answers — World Geography Studies