What type of population pyramid would a nation most likely have if it had a high birth rate 30 years ago and has a low birth rate now? (1 point) Responses stationary stationary expansive expansive constrictive constrictive improving
The correct answer is constrictive. A constrictive population pyramid would indicate a high birth rate 30 years ago and a low birth rate now.
Which of the following describes a diaspora?(1 point) Responses a person who leaves one place to go and live in another a person who leaves one place to go and live in another an interconnected but scattered population outside of their country of origin an interconnected but scattered population outside of their country of origin a person who enters a new place to live a person who enters a new place to live a person who migrates temporarily to find employment in a foreign country
The correct answer is: an interconnected but scattered population outside of their country of origin. A diaspora refers to a population that has migrated and settled in various regions outside of their ancestral homeland, while still maintaining a strong sense of connection and identity with their original culture and community.
Forced migration can occur due to which of the following reasons?(1 point) Responses higher living standards higher living standards greater employment opportunities greater employment opportunities environmental disaster environmental disaster political regime preference
Forced migration can occur due to environmental disaster and political regime preference. These reasons may include natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods, which render places uninhabitable, as well as political factors, such as persecution, violence, or discrimination, that force people to flee their homes. Higher living standards, greater employment opportunities, and political regime preference are factors that may contribute to voluntary migration rather than forced migration.
Forced migration can occur due to which of the following reasons?(1 point) higher living standards greater employment opportunities environmental disaster political regime preference
Forced migration can occur due to environmental disaster and political regime preference. These reasons may include natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods, which render places uninhabitable, as well as political factors, such as persecution, violence, or discrimination, that force people to flee their homes. Higher living standards and greater employment opportunities are factors that may contribute to voluntary migration rather than forced migration.
Use the table to answer the question. Origin Number of Immigrants Mexico 12,680,000 China 2,420,000 India 2,310,000 Philippines 2,080,000 Vietnam 1,410,000 El Salvador 1,390,000 Cuba 1,250,000 South Korea 1,180,000 Dominican Republic 1,070,000 Guatemala 980,000 Examine the table showing the foreign-born population of the U.S. in 2017. Excluding Mexico, what continent is the source of the largest number of immigrants to the U.S.? (1 point) Responses South America South America Asia Asia Europe Europe Africa
Excluding Mexico, the continent that is the source of the largest number of immigrants to the U.S. is Asia.
Which of the following describes a migration effect on sending countries?(1 point) Responses A brain drain can boost educational development throughout the country. A brain drain can boost educational development throughout the country. There are no significant demographic changes in sending countries. There are no significant demographic changes in sending countries. The sending of remittances from migrants back to families does little to offset poverty. The sending of remittances from migrants back to families does little to offset poverty. Families can experience negative social effects as members leave to work abroad
