Quiz: Global Migration

Subject: Geography | Year: 5

Name: _________________________ Class/Set: ____________ Date: ____________

Q1: Which of the following is the most accurate definition of the term 'migration'? a) ☐ Moving to a new country for a one-week holiday. b) ☐ The movement of people from one place to another to live or work. c) ☐ Visiting a neighbouring town for a day trip to see family. d) ☐ Travelling to a different city to watch a football match.

Q2: In geography, what do we call a reason that makes someone want to leave their current home? a) ☐ A pull factor b) ☐ A stay factor c) ☐ A push factor d) ☐ A force factor

Q3: Which of the following is an example of a 'pull factor' that might attract someone to a new country? a) ☐ A lack of good schools and hospitals in their home town. b) ☐ A dangerous war or conflict in their current region. c) ☐ Better-paid job opportunities and higher wages. d) ☐ Frequent natural disasters like floods or earthquakes.

Q4: If a family moves to a new country because their original home was destroyed by a volcanic eruption, what type of factor is this? a) ☐ An economic pull factor b) ☐ An environmental push factor c) ☐ A social pull factor d) ☐ A political stay factor

Q5: What is the term used for someone who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster? a) ☐ An economic migrant b) ☐ A tourist c) ☐ A refugee d) ☐ An explorer

Q6: When people move from the countryside to live in a large city, what is this specific pattern called? a) ☐ International migration b) ☐ Rural-to-urban migration c) ☐ Urban-to-rural migration d) ☐ Seasonal migration

⇨ Read the short case study below regarding a nurse moving from one country to another.

Amara is a highly skilled nurse living in a small village. She decides to move to a large city in the United Kingdom because the hospitals there have better equipment and the salary is much higher. She plans to send half of her wages back home every month to help her parents pay for her younger brother’s education.

Q7: Based on the text, what is Amara's primary reason for migrating? a) ☐ She wants to go on a long holiday in the UK. b) ☐ She is a refugee fleeing a conflict in her village. c) ☐ She is an economic migrant seeking better pay and facilities. d) ☐ She was forced to leave because of a natural disaster.

Q8: According to the text, how will Amara’s migration benefit her home village? a) ☐ She will bring new medical equipment back to her village immediately. b) ☐ She is sending money back home to support her family's education. c) ☐ She is encouraging all of her neighbours to move to the UK with her. d) ☐ Her absence will make the village hospitals less crowded.

⇨ Study the table below showing migration data for four different countries in one year.

Country	Number of People Entering (Immigrants)	Number of People Leaving (Emigrants)
Country A	50,000	10,000
Country B	12,000	45,000
Country C	30,000	30,000
Country D	5,000	25,000

Q9: Using the data in the table, which country saw the largest number of people leaving (emigrating) to live elsewhere? a) ☐ Country A b) ☐ Country B c) ☐ Country C d) ☐ Country D

Q10: Migration can have many impacts. Which of the following is a common positive impact of migration on the 'host' country (the country people move to)? a) ☐ It leads to a 'brain drain' where the host country loses all its doctors. b) ☐ It can result in a more diverse culture with new foods, music, and ideas. c) ☐ It ensures that the population of the host country stays exactly the same. d) ☐ It prevents any new businesses from opening in large cities.

Score: _______ / 10

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⚠ TEACHER’S GUIDANCE

💡 Pedagogical Pulse

• Delivery: This quiz is designed for Year 5 pupils who have completed a unit on 'Global Settings' or 'Population'. Ensure students understand the distinction between 'Push' (negative/away) and 'Pull' (positive/towards) before beginning.
• Misconception Alert: Many Year 5 students confuse 'Immigrant' (entering) and 'Emigrant' (leaving). Use the mnemonic I for In and E for Exit.
• Differentiation: For students finding the reading challenging, consider a 'Think-Pair-Share' for Q7 and Q8 to model how to extract information from a narrative stimulus.

Answer Key & Explanations

Q1: b

Explanation: Migration is defined as a semi-permanent or permanent change of residence. Options a, c, and d describe temporary travel or tourism, not migration.

Q2: c

Explanation: Push factors are the negative aspects of a place that 'push' people away. Distractors like 'force factor' are plausible sounding but are not standard geographical terms.

Q3: c

Explanation: Pull factors are the positive attractions of a new place. Better jobs pull people in. Options a, b, and d are all push factors (negatives).

Q4: b

Explanation: A volcano is part of the natural environment, and because it destroys a home, it is a push factor.

Q5: c

Explanation: A refugee is specifically defined by the element of being 'forced' to flee due to danger or persecution. Economic migrants choose to move for better wealth.

Q6: b

Explanation: Moving from the countryside (rural) to the city (urban) is rural-to-urban migration. This is a major global pattern in the 21st century.

Q7: c

Explanation: The text mentions better equipment and higher salaries, which are economic reasons. She is choosing to move for work, making her an economic migrant.

Q8: b

Explanation: The text explicitly states she plans to "send half of her wages back home." In geography, we call these 'remittances', and they are a major benefit to the source country.

Q9: b

Explanation: Looking at the 'Number of People Leaving' column, Country B has the highest figure at 45,000. This question tests data interpretation skills.

Q10: b

Explanation: Migration often enriches the host country by introducing different cultural traditions. 'Brain drain' (option a) usually refers to the country the person leaves, not the host country.