Asked by Erris Mason on May 06, 2024

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"Immigration" is synonymous with ____,and "emigration" is synonymous with ____.

A) out-migration; in-migration
B) in-migration; lateral migration
C) out-migration; vertical migration
D) lateral migration; vertical migration
E) in-migration; out-migration

Immigration

The movement of people into a country to live on a permanent basis.

Emigration

The act of leaving one's country or region to settle in another, often in search of better living conditions or employment opportunities.

In-Migration

In-migration is the process of moving into a different area or region to live, often measured for geographic areas.

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Ronia PolicardMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The terms "immigration" and "in-migration" both refer to the act of moving into a new country or region. Similarly, "emigration" and "out-migration" both refer to the act of leaving one's home country or region to settle elsewhere. Therefore, the best choice is E, in-migration being synonymous with immigration and out-migration being synonymous with emigration.