2.12 Effects of Migration

• What are three common effects of migration on immigrants?

  Cultural adaptation, language acquisition, forming ethnic enclaves
• What demographic shift occurs in host communities due to migration?

  Population growth, ethnic diversity
• What is the effect of remittances on the origin country's economy?

  Boosts the economy
• Migration can strain local resources and infrastructure in host communities.


  True
• Migration can lead to the disruption of natural habitats
• Match the effect of migration with its impact on the host community:

  Cultural diffusion ↔️ Blending of cultures

  Demographic shifts ↔️ Population growth

  Language use ↔️ Bilingualism
• What happens to cultural traditions in the immigrant community due to migration?

  Retain traditions, adopt new customs
• What is formed in the immigrant community to provide support?

  Ethnic enclaves
• What is one economic benefit of migration for immigrants?

  Stimulates entrepreneurship
• What potential economic issue may arise in the host country due to migration?

  Wage pressures
• Increased emissions from transportation contribute to air, water, and soil pollution.
• Increased political participation is an effect of migration in the immigrant community.

  True
• What is essential for maintaining social and political stability in the host country?

  Careful management of migration
• What type of balance does the immigrant community experience in cultural effects?

  Retaining traditions and adopting new customs
• Host communities experience cultural diffusion due to migration.


  True
• The formation of ethnic enclaves is a common outcome of migration.

  True
• Bilingualism is a common effect of migration on language use.
• Migration leads to the blending of cultures in host communities.
• Increased need for language education arises due to bilingualism caused by migration.
• Migration can lead to changes in labor market dynamics in host countries.
• Increased entrepreneurship among immigrants can stimulate economic growth.

  True
• Migration can increase tax revenue but also demand for social services.


  True
• Remittances contribute to economic growth in the host country.

  False
• Urbanization resulting from migration can lead to land conversion.


  True
• Increased resource demand due to migration can strain local ecosystems.
• Emissions from transportation related to migration contribute to air pollution.
• Disruption of natural habitats is an ecological impact of migration.


  True
• Migration can lead to tensions over immigration policies in host communities.
• Migration can lead to the blending of cultures in host communities.
• Demographic shifts in immigrant communities include changes in fertility rates.
• Discrimination can pose challenges during social integration.
• Population growth is a common demographic effect of migration on host communities.
• Host communities may experience higher fertility rates due to migration.
• Cultural diffusion is a social effect of migration on host communities.


  True
• Migration can lead to changes in labor market dynamics
• Order the following economic effects of migration on the host community:

  1️⃣ Changes in labor market dynamics

  2️⃣ Potential labor shortages or surpluses

  3️⃣ Increased tax revenue

  4️⃣ Economic growth
• What type of pollution can result from increased waste generation due to migration?

  Air, water, and soil pollution
• What strategies are crucial to mitigate the environmental effects of migration?

  Careful planning, sustainable development
• Migration can lead to enhanced social cohesion and reduced tensions in host communities.

  False
• Migration can lead to changes in age and sex ratios, known as demographic shifts.