Year 10 - Geography
Impacts of migration on the UK's population
Places and people in the UK
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about the human geography of the UK. Pupils learn about population distribution, the location of cities and the impacts of migration. Pupils also learn about the role of the UK government and the EU and the importance of globalisation in the UK's changing economy.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to assess the impact migration has had on the UK's population.
Key Notes
- National migration has altered the population geography of the UK (numbers, distribution, age structure).
- International migration has altered the population geography of the UK (numbers, distribution, age structure).
- UK and EU immigration policy has contributed to increasing ethnic and cultural diversity.
Vocabulary To Learn
- immigration: the act of moving into a new host location
- emigration: the act of moving out of a source location
- asylum seeker: someone who seeks permanent or temporary protection in another country from the persecution or danger they experience in their home country
- refugee: someone who has successfully sought asylum in another country and is henceforth protected by international law
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees are all the same thing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
National migration has altered the population geography of the UK (numbers, distribution, age structure). International migration has altered the population geography of the UK (numbers, distribution, age structure).
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'immigration'
the act of moving into a new host location.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees are all the same thing. Correction: The three terms are often confused and misused. All asylum seekers are immigrants but not all immigrants are asylum seekers. Some people seeking asylum may be granted refugee status while others may not.
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