UNIT: GEOGRAPHY
Migration
WEEK 21
PEOPLE AND PLACES
Migration is the movement of people, ideas, and goods from one place to another. People can migrate to new cities, states, and even countries. Migration to and from an area can affect communities. A large increase in population may put a strain on natural resources. Many people leaving an area may put a strain on local businesses. When people migrate, they bring many different ideas and cultures together. This mixing of cultures creates a new community.
United States Population
400 million
331 million
300 million
308 million
200 million
100 million
0
What cultures are represented in your community?
2010
2020
Data from U.S. Census Bureau
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Why do people move from one place to another?
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