Cambridge International A Level · Geography (9696)

Migration: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Migration.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the study of population movement, what is the minimum duration of stay in a new location generally required for a move to be classified as migration rather than circulation?

Question 2

1 mark

In many Low Income Countries (LICs), what is a common economic consequence for rural source areas experiencing high rates of out-migration among young adults?

Question 3

1 mark

The Todaro Model of migration suggests that rural-to-urban migration in many LICs is primarily driven by:

Question 4

1 mark

According to standard demographic definitions and the 9696 syllabus, what is the minimum duration a person must reside in a new location for the move to be officially classified as migration?

Question 5

1 mark

Which factor is most likely to trigger intra-urban migration for a growing family in a High Income Country (HIC)?

Question 6

2 marks

Explain what is meant by the term intra-urban migration within the context of settlement dynamics.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain why age is a significant determinant in migration patterns, specifically regarding the high mobility of the \( 18-30 \) year old demographic.

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze how urban-urban movements in High Income Countries (HICs) often reflect changes in housing tenure and socio-economic status rather than simple employment-seeking behavior.

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Question 9

4 marks

Identify and explain two economic push factors and two social pull factors that influence internal migration in a Middle Income Country (MIC).

(a) Define the term push factor. (1 point)
(b) Explain two economic push factors. (2 points)
(c) Explain two social pull factors. (1 point)

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Question 10

5 marks

The movement of people within the settlement hierarchy is often characterized by stepped migration.

(a) Using a named example of a migration stream you have studied, describe the character and scale of the movement.

(b) Explain how intervening obstacles and barriers, such as transport costs and social documentation, might encourage a migrant to move in a series of steps rather than in one direct journey.

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