Ravenstein,in his study of migration,suggested that there is an inverse relationship between the volume of migration and the distance between the source and destination.That is,the number of migrants _____ as the distance they know they must travel increases.
A)increases
B)decreases
C)remains the same
D)decreases and then rises

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Ravenstein's theory suggests that as the distance between the source and destination increases, the volume of migration decreases. This is due to several factors such as cost, physical barriers, cultural differences, and the difficulty of finding employment and housing in unfamiliar places. Therefore, the correct answer is B, which indicates that the number of migrants decreases as the distance increases.

Ravenstein,in His Study of Migration,suggested That There Is an Inverse