Lesson 2.2.2.3

2.2.2.3 What are the issues associated with unequal flows of global migration? Quiz: OCR Geography, Unit 4

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The 20 questions

  1. What economic opportunity do migrant remittances provide to a low-income developing country?

    • Foreign currency inflow
    • Inflationary spiral
    • High tax burden
    • Trade tariff reduction

  2. What term describes the loss of qualified professionals through emigration from LIDCs?

    • Labour saturation
    • Brain drain
    • Brain gain
    • Social cohesion

  3. What main economic benefit do incoming migrants provide to an Advanced Country?

    • Land ownership
    • Tariff revenue
    • Labour supply
    • Capital flight

  4. How do unequal global migration flows reflect relationships between rich and poor nations?

    • Perfect symmetry
    • Unequal interdependence
    • Complete isolationism
    • Equal multilateralism

  5. Which major challenge is commonly faced by host ACs managing high immigration volumes?

    • Skilled worker loss
    • Border control pressures
    • Foreign exchange shortages
    • Declining total GDP

  6. What financial transfers do overseas workers send home to support families in LIDCs?

    • Sovereign funds
    • Development grants
    • Remittances
    • Direct investments

  7. How can youth emigration reduce social pressure in a heavily populated LIDC?

    • Raises tax revenues
    • Increases birth rates
    • Causes hyperinflation
    • Reduces unemployment

  8. What negative impact occurs when highly trained doctors emigrate from an LIDC?

    • Rapid urbanisation
    • Higher tax revenue
    • Reduced healthcare quality
    • Increased job surplus

  9. Which policy mechanism allows Advanced Countries to control incoming migration flows?

    • Universal open borders
    • Strict visa regulations
    • Mandatory export quotas
    • Unregulated border access

  10. What social opportunity does immigration offer to Advanced Countries with ageing populations?

    • Faster depopulation
    • Higher dependency ratios
    • Demographic rejuvenation
    • Increased average age

  11. Why do LIDCs have restricted capacity to manage international migration flows?

    • Surplus healthcare staff
    • Limited financial resources
    • Strict border walls
    • Excess capital reserves

  12. How does migration establish economic links between an AC and an LIDC?

    • Identical tax structures
    • Symmetric industrial production
    • Bilateral money flows
    • Equal trade tariffs

  13. What socio-cultural challenge can arise from rapid immigration into an Advanced Country?

    • Economic hyperinflation
    • Rapid brain drain
    • Declining urban sprawl
    • Social integration issues

  14. How do remittance payments directly benefit recipient households in developing countries?

    • Lowers school attendance
    • Raises living standards
    • Reduces food security
    • Decreases spending power

  15. Why do LIDCs typically hold less power in bilateral migration negotiations?

    • Financial dominance
    • High military spending
    • Economic dependence
    • Strict border control

  16. Which demographic group makes up the largest proportion of economic emigrants from LIDCs?

    • Elderly retired citizens
    • Primary school children
    • Dependent elderly relatives
    • Young working-age adults

  17. What local infrastructure challenge can occur in AC cities experiencing rapid immigration?

    • Depopulation of cities
    • Loss of remittances
    • Housing shortages
    • Immediate rent decreases

  18. What long-term benefit can return migrants bring back to their origin country?

    • Lower literacy levels
    • New skills acquisition
    • Increased national debt
    • Higher import tariffs

  19. What term describes a major route linking two specific countries through high migration?

    • Unilateral border
    • Bilateral corridor
    • Symmetrical boundary
    • Closed trade zone

  20. What political tension can increase in Advanced Countries due to high immigration rates?

    • Absolute political consensus
    • Nationalist political backlash
    • Total border removal
    • Complete economic decline

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