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Students should be able to explain and provide reasons for population migration, including internal movements like rural-urban migration and international migrations, whether voluntary or involuntary. They must also demonstrate an understanding of the effects of migration, both positive and negative, on the destination and origin of migrants, as well as on the migrants themselves. A case study on international migration is required.

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Cambridge IGCSE GeographyPopulation and settlement

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Students should be able to explain and provide reasons for population migration, including internal movements like rural-urban migration and international migrations, whether voluntary or involuntary. They must also demonstrate an understanding of the effects of migration, both positive and negative, on the destination and origin of migrants, as well as on the migrants themselves. A case study on international migration is required

  • This point belongs to Migration, especially Migration outcomes.
  • You need to be able to students should be able to explain and provide reasons for population migration, including internal movements like rural-urban migration and international migrations, whether voluntary or involuntary. They must also demonstrate an understanding of the effects of migration, both positive and negative, on the destination and origin of migrants, as well as on the migrants themselves. A case study on international migration is required.
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Effects of Migration

Migration can have various effects on both the origin and destination areas. It can lead to economic growth in cities but may also cause social tensions.

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    Explain Discuss the positive and negative effects of migration on destination areas.

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