Which term refers to the disparity between the number of people flooding the cities and the opportunities available?

• A. Urbanization
• B. Overurbanization
• C. Public opinion
• D. Urbanism

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is what happens when city growth happens faster than the ability to provide jobs and services. Overurbanization describes the situation where the rapid influx of people into cities outpaces the creation of employment, housing, and infrastructure, leading to a gap between how many people arrive and the opportunities available. This mismatch often results in unemployment or underemployment, crowded housing, and strained urban services.

To clarify the other terms briefly: urbanization simply refers to more people living in cities and can occur with or without a shortage of opportunities. Public opinion is about what people think on issues, not about urban growth dynamics. Urbanism is the study or practice of city life and urban planning, not specifically about the imbalance between population and opportunities.