A migrant:
Correct answer: D. moves to a new country in search of better economic opportunities
- A. moves to a new country to be granted asylum
- B. lives only in an urban area
- C. flees his or her country to avoid a natural disaster
- D. moves to a new country in search of better economic opportunities
Explanation
In standard usage, a migrant moves voluntarily, often across borders, mainly to seek work or better economic conditions. A person fleeing danger is more precisely described as a refugee or displaced person, depending on the cause.
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