1. Human Migration
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2. What is Human Migration?
Human Migration:  is the movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location.
The movement is often over long distances and from one country to another, but internal migration is
also possible.

3. What is a Pull Factor?
Pull Factor: Condition that attracts a person to a new country or region resulting in migration to that new region.

4. Examples of Pull Factors
Climate

5. Examples of Pull Factors
Land availability

6. Examples of Pull Factors
Economic Opportunity: Freedom to own one’s own business
Religious Freedom (or freedom in general)

7. Examples of Pull Factors
Ethnic/Family Ties
Medical Care/Medicine

8. Examples of Pull Factors
Safety/Protection
Fair or just government

9. Examples of Pull Factors
Better quality of life
Arable Land: Fertile soil which crops can be raised.

10. What is a Push Factor?
Push Factor: Condition that forces a person to leave his or her home country and migrate to another country or region.

11. Examples of Push Factors
Unemployment
Poverty

12. Examples of Push Factors
Religious Persecution
Corrupt Government

13. Examples of Push Factors
Poor/No Education
Conflict/Wars

14. Examples of Push Factors
Lack of Medical Care
Natural Disasters

15. Examples of Push Factors
Environmental Degradation

16. What is Cultural Diffusion?
Cultural Diffusion: Spread of culture from one country to others around the world.
Examples:
Popularization of other cultures’ traditions in the U.S.
Diffusion of U.S. culture to other regions of the world

17. Impact of Human Migration
Language: When humans migrate, they bring their language with them
Religious Freedom: When humans migrate they bring their religion with them

18. Impact of Human Migration
Traditions: Humans continue to practice traditions when they migrate
Cultural Landscape: The culture of a place may change with the migration of people