What term means movement of people or animals from one location to another?

• A. Monopoly
• B. Monotheism
• C. Monarchy
• D. Migration

Answer: (D)

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one location to another, often in response to resources, climate, or seasons. This term covers both short-term seasonal moves and long-term relocation. In geography and history, migration helps explain how populations shift, how cultures spread, and how ecosystems adapt when groups move. For people, examples include seasonal farm labor, rural-to-urban movement during industrialization, or international moves for work or safety. For animals, think of birds migrating south for the winter or herds crossing vast landscapes in search of food and better conditions. Other terms in the options refer to very different ideas: monopoly means exclusive control over a market; monotheism is belief in a single deity; monarchy is a form of government led by a king or queen. Understanding migration helps explain changes in where people live, how communities grow, and how environments are accessed over time.