Question
In the context of human migration, what is a 'push factor'?
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Family reunification in another place
Natural disasters forcing people to leave their homes
Better job opportunities in a new location
Higher standard of living in a new country
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Family reunification in another place
Natural disasters forcing people to leave their homes
Better job opportunities in a new location
Higher standard of living in a new country
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A 'push factor' in the context of human migration refers to conditions that drive people to leave their current location. Among the options provided, the most accurate example of a push factor is:
**Natural disasters forcing people to leave their homes.**
This is because push factors are typically negative aspects of a person's current environment that compel them to migrate. The other options, such as family reunification, better job opportunities, and higher standards of living, are considered 'pull factors' that attract individuals to a new location.
**Natural disasters forcing people to leave their homes.**
This is because push factors are typically negative aspects of a person's current environment that compel them to migrate. The other options, such as family reunification, better job opportunities, and higher standards of living, are considered 'pull factors' that attract individuals to a new location.