Which term describes the movement of people from one region to another within the same territory?

• A. Immigration
• B. Migration
• C. Annexation
• D. Assimilation

Answer: (B)

The main idea is internal movement of people within a country or territory, which is described as migration. Migration covers people moving from one region to another inside the same territory, such as someone relocating from a rural area to a city within the same province or country. Immigration describes moving into a place from outside the country, while annexation refers to taking control of land, and assimilation is about adopting a culture different from one’s own. Because the question is about moving within the same territory, migration is the best fit. For example, a family moving from one province to another within the country illustrates internal migration.