1. List some pull factors that influence migration?
2. What is the largest mountain range in Latin America?
2007-10-29 08:29:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Push and Pull Factors:
People leave areas due to push factors (negative factors such as overcrowding and lack of employment) and are drawn to areas by pull factors (such as better housing, better jobs, and improved facilities). Barriers such as cost, language, politics, and knowledge also influence migration.
better housing
better jobs
improved facilities
better healthcare
better education
more money - $ / hour
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
better standard of living
know friends or family who had migrated earlier
security (physical & economic)
Central America - Sierra Madres
The Sierra Madres extend into many of the Central America countries.
Additional mountain ranges in Central America include: Cordillera de Talamanca (Costa Rica), Cordillera Isabelia (Honduras/Nicaragua), Maya Mountains (Belize) and the Serrania de Tabasara (Panama).
2007-10-29 14:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Critters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. famine, war, economic downturns.
2. The Andes
2007-10-29 09:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by opinionator 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. do your own homework
2. don't post questions 4 times!!!
2007-10-29 08:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your text and do your own homework.
2007-10-29 09:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋