Geography- Section 2In Lesson 2
In Lesson 2, the multiyear drought affecting agriculture in the Central American "Dry Corridor" is
discussed. Why is it difficult to categorize migration out of this region exclusively as environment
displacement? correct answersExisting socioeconomic problems, including high unemployment,
corruption and political instability, make it hard to separate environmental factors for displacement from
other human factors
Which of the following factors are cited in Lesson 3.4 as underlying causes of mass violence and forced
displacement in Colombia during the second half of the 20th century? correct answersConflict between
left-wing and right-wing extremist groups fighting for political and territorial control
Massive investments in political extremist and paramilitary groups funded by the illicit drug trade
The deterioration of Colombia's justice systems, including policing, the military and the legal system, due
to corruption and weak governance
Which of the following statements best characterizes the "last settler syndrome," which describes how
amenity migrants perceive further in-migration and growth? correct answersAmenity migrants advocate
for regulations that preserve natural resources and restrict further development
According to Lesson 2.3, what are some "stabilizing forces" that can help prevent widespread
environmental displacement in areas affected by climate change or a natural disaster? Select all that
apply. correct answersPolitical stability
High levels of social capital (shared resources, community cooperation, strong social ties)
Strong governance (effective governmental preparedness, resources and responsiveness)
Presence of adequate technology and physical infrastructure (communications, roads, hospitals)
A Somali refugee migrated from Somalia to Syria in the 1990s, to escape civil war. When violent conflicts
erupted in Syria in 2011, this refugee escaped to a refugee camp in the neighboring country of Turkey.
Which of the following concepts best describes this experience? correct answersSecondary migration
Which of the following best represents a push factor for amenity migrants? correct answersTraffic
congestion and high cost of living
In Lesson 2, the multiyear drought affecting agriculture in the Central American "Dry Corridor" is
discussed. Why is it difficult to categorize migration out of this region exclusively as environment
displacement? correct answersExisting socioeconomic problems, including high unemployment,
corruption and political instability, make it hard to separate environmental factors for displacement from
other human factors
Which of the following factors are cited in Lesson 3.4 as underlying causes of mass violence and forced
displacement in Colombia during the second half of the 20th century? correct answersConflict between
left-wing and right-wing extremist groups fighting for political and territorial control
Massive investments in political extremist and paramilitary groups funded by the illicit drug trade
The deterioration of Colombia's justice systems, including policing, the military and the legal system, due
to corruption and weak governance
Which of the following statements best characterizes the "last settler syndrome," which describes how
amenity migrants perceive further in-migration and growth? correct answersAmenity migrants advocate
for regulations that preserve natural resources and restrict further development
According to Lesson 2.3, what are some "stabilizing forces" that can help prevent widespread
environmental displacement in areas affected by climate change or a natural disaster? Select all that
apply. correct answersPolitical stability
High levels of social capital (shared resources, community cooperation, strong social ties)
Strong governance (effective governmental preparedness, resources and responsiveness)
Presence of adequate technology and physical infrastructure (communications, roads, hospitals)
A Somali refugee migrated from Somalia to Syria in the 1990s, to escape civil war. When violent conflicts
erupted in Syria in 2011, this refugee escaped to a refugee camp in the neighboring country of Turkey.
Which of the following concepts best describes this experience? correct answersSecondary migration
Which of the following best represents a push factor for amenity migrants? correct answersTraffic
congestion and high cost of living
