What describes factors that push people away from a place and pull them to a new location?

• A. Migration Drivers
• B. Push and Pull Factors
• C. Settlement Patterns
• D. Attraction Forces

Answer: (B)

Push and pull factors describe the forces that push people away from their current location and pull them toward a new one. Push factors are things that push people to leave, like job loss, conflict, or environmental hardship, while pull factors are the attractive qualities of a new place, such as better jobs, safety, or family ties. This combined term is the standard way to explain why people move, because it captures both what motivates departure and what attracts a new area. Other terms may refer to related ideas but don’t fit as neatly: “Migration drivers” is a less common label for these forces, “settlement patterns” describe where people end up rather than why they move, and “attraction forces” isn’t a standard term used in this context.