Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in _____.

The area of departure

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The area of arrival

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Both the area of departure and arrival

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both the area of departure and arrival
Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. It is a determinant factor of population change as it changes the demographics (size and composition) of both the areas of departure and arrival.
Migration within the country is called internal migration, while that between two countries is called international migration.
Internal migration has no change on population size but it changes the population composition of a particular area.
International migration can lead to a growth or degrowth in population; depending on the degree of immigration and emigration.

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Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.

(i) Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in

(a) The area of departure	(c) Both the area of departure and arrival
(b) The area of arrival	(d) None of the above

(ii) A large proportion of children in a population is a result of

(a) high birth rates	(c) high death rates
(b) high life expectancies	(d) more married couples

(iii) The magnitude of population growth refers to

(a) The total population of an area

(b) The number of persons added each year

(d) The number of females per thousand males

(iv) According to the Census 2001, a “literate” person is one who

(a) Can read and write his/her name

(b) Can read and write any language

(d) Knows the 3 ‘R’s (reading, writing, arithmetic)

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Which does the term population distribution refer to?

(a) How population in a specified area changes over time.

(b) The number of people who die in relation to the number of people born in a specified area.

(ii) Which are three main factors that cause population change?

(a) Births, deaths and marriage

(b) Births, deaths and migration

(iii) In 1999, the world population reached

(a) 1 billion

(b) 3 billion

(iv) What is a population pyramid?

(a) A graphical presentation of the age, sex composition of a population.

(b) When the population density of an area is so high that people live in tall buildings.

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