1. What is a migrant? 2. Explain each of the following terms: (i) Immigrant (ii) Emigrant
(iii) Refugee (iv) Asylum seeker
3. ‘Migration can be caused by push and pull factors.’ (i) Describe what we mean by push and pull factors and explain why they influence migration.
(ii) Give two examples of each.
19.3 Forced Migration Case Study: Syria
Causes of the forced migration z„
Since 2011, a
devastating civil war has raged in Syria. To date, over 250,000 people have died.
z„
Over the past six years, more than 4.8 million people have fled Syria for the relative safety of temporary camps in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan.
z„
These people have no jobs and very little hope of a better life.
Managing information and thinking:
Look very closely at figure 3. Then answer these questions: 1. In three sentences, describe what you see here. 2. Are you surprised by anything you see in this image? Explain.
3. Write a description of what you think life might be like for someone your age living in a temporary camp like this.
