Geo Year 8 - Topic 3.5_Push and pull factor

Human-made environmental disasters that make it unsafe to stay in an area

A less extreme climate

The loss of industries or employers in an area

Job opportunities

Higher wages and the promise of a “better life”

Overpopulation problems

Intolerance towards a certain cultural group

Attractive environments, such as mountains, seasides and warm climates

For a better quality of life or to be closer to family or friends

To escape political persecution or war