Question

many hmong, an ethnic group native to china, vietnam, thailand, and burma, fled their countries for fear of retaliation following their support of the united states during the vietnam war. several of those who migrated fled to the united states, bringing much of their culture with them. which geographic term best describes this process?

• hierarchical diffusion
• relocation diffusion
• chain migration
• imperialism
• internal migration

Explanation:

Chain migration occurs when migrants move to a new location and then encourage family and friends from their home - area to join them, often bringing their culture. Here, Hmong people migrated to the US and brought their culture, which aligns with chain migration. Hierarchical diffusion is about the spread of ideas from larger to smaller places. Relocation diffusion is the spread of an idea through physical movement. Imperialism is about one country's control over others. Internal migration is within a country.

Answer:

C. chain migration