Intervening obstacle: A barrier that impedes migration between an origin and a destination, such as a border, mountain range, or ocean.
How to apply it: Apply intervening obstacles to explain why migration flows change when border policies tighten.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
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