Movement
Definition
Movement refers to the act of relocating from one place to another within a country. It involves the physical transportation of people, goods, and ideas.
Analogy
Think of movement within a country like changing houses within your neighborhood. You are physically moving your belongings (goods) and yourself (people) from one house to another, and you may also bring new ideas or influence with you.
Related terms
Migration: The permanent movement of people from one place to another, often in search of better opportunities.
Diffusion: The spread or transmission of ideas, culture, or innovations from one society to another.
Transportation: The system or means by which people, goods, and ideas are moved from one place to another.
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Practice Questions (6)
What is the movement from rural areas to urban areas called?
Which movement greatly changed demographic patterns in North America during the late-19th and early-20th centuries?
What term is used to describe movement from one region of a country to another?
What term refers to the movement from one region of a country to another?
How might governments encourage movement from stage one to two in the Demographic Transition Model?
What is the term for a type of movement involving longer periods away from home?
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