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Name one push factor that might cause someone to leave their country.
War, persecution, poverty, natural disaster, population pressures
Name one pull factor that might attract people to a new country.
Economic opportunities, education, healthcare, family reunification.
What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?
Migrants choose to move (often for work/study); refugees are forced to flee due to danger or persecution.
What is an asylum seeker?
A person who has fled their country and is asking for protection in another country but has not yet been legally recognised as a refugee.
Which of these is a pull factor? (a) War (b) Poverty (c) Education opportunities (d) Natural disaster
(c) Education opportunities
If someone moves from India to Australia for a better job, are they a migrant, refugee, or asylum seeker?
Migrant.
True or False: A refugee has already been legally recognised as needing protection.
True.
What's one reason people might leave their home due to overpopulation?
Congestion, overcrowding, lack of housing, limited jobs etc.
What is one advantage for a destination country when it receives migrants?
More workers, cultural diversity, fills skills shortages.
Match the factor: “Better schools and universities” is an example of…
A pull factor.
Imagine you are forced to leave your home suddenly. List two challenges you would face during the journey.
Lack of safety, food, money, family separation, uncertainty (any two valid).
Why might persecution force someone to leave their country?
Because they are being treated unfairly or in danger for who they are or what they believe.
Name one of the top destination countries in Europe for asylum seekers.
Germany, Greece, Turkey (is a transcontinental country - approx. 3% of it's landmass is in Europe).
Name one continent from which many people are forced to flee their homes.
Asia or Africa. (The Middle East is a geographical region, not a continent).
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
A refugee has already been recognised as needing protection. An asylum seeker is still waiting for their claim to be decided.
