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Which of the following statements about migrant workers is true?

A
Migrant workers threaten a country’s economy because they typically take the most desirable jobs.
B
Migrant workers often receive remittances, or monies from their home country, to help them while working abroad.
C
Globally, the term "migrant worker" is synonymous with "illegal immigrant."
D
Educated and talented migrant workers can contribute to a foreign economy, but they often leave their home economy disadvantaged.
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At the most basic level, humans need which of the following to establish a successful inhabitable settlement.

A
arable land
B
cooler climates
C
mineral resources
D
transportation technology
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Why did large numbers of Africans migrate to the Americas?

A
Countries competed over resources during the Age of Exploration, and many African explorers sailed to the New World in search of riches.
B
Large numbers of Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas during the slave trade.
C
Large numbers of Africans came to the Americas to find employment and to work on the railroads.
D
Africans crossed the land bridge from Asia to Alaska during the Ice Age.
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Which of the following statements about the experiences refugees face is false?

A
Humanitarian aid organizations seek ways to help relocate refugees.
B
The cost of health care is a major challenge to host countries of refugees.
C
Many refugees are challenged by the need to find employment in their host countries.
D
Refugees cannot receive funding from nongovernmental organizations.
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Audrey planned to move from Iowa to Arizona. En route, she was offered a job in Colorado, which she accepted. She now lives in Denver, Colorado, and works for an athletic apparel design company. This is an example of __________.

A
step migration
B
forced migration
C
a cyclic movement
D
an intervening opportunity
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Large numbers of skilled workers left Iran in the early 21st century, primarily because __________.

A
the use of their skills was outlawed by Iran’s Islamic government
B
their skills were no longer needed in Iran
C
they sought more skilled opportunities in countries like the United States
D
the US lifted all sanctions and embargoes on Iran in 2002
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Which of the following is not a challenge faced by aid organizations?

A
the availability of and access to resources
B
the ability to provide safety for their workers
C
the mounting costs of aid work
D
the limited number of places aid is needed worldwide
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How does cyclic movement differ from migration?

A
Cyclic movement is permanent and migration is temporary.
B
While both include a return home, cyclic movement involves being away from home for long periods, while migration is for short periods.
C
Cyclic movement involves transhumance, while migration is more nomadic.
D
Cyclic movements are short trips and involve a return to the home base, while migration is permanent.
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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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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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Despite the efforts of humanitarian aid organizations, some refugees end up as slaves or prostitutes. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
B
F
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Describe four different challenges facing refugees after they are allowed to enter a host country. If you were a refugee moving to a new country, what difficulties would you face?

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Refugees may face challenges in education, employment, exploitation, and assimilation.

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Immigrant populations in low-income countries are growing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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More than 75% of university-educated professionals from Central America and the Caribbean live abroad. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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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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