Which option lists the major problems faced by immigrant populations?

• A. Education funding, parks, traffic
• B. Language barriers only
• C. Climate variability and drought
• D. Transportation, Housing, Crime, Fire, Sanitation, and Nativism

Answer: (D)

Immigrants in cities face a cluster of interrelated challenges that shape where they live, work, and feel safe. Transportation and housing determine stability and access to jobs; if housing is scarce or unaffordable, people may live far from work, increasing commutes and limiting opportunities, while poor housing can bring health and safety risks like overcrowding and fire hazards. Reliable sanitation and fire services are essential for daily life and public health, and gaps here hit immigrant communities especially hard when neighborhoods are under-resourced. Safety and crime influence whether people feel comfortable using public spaces or accessing schools and services. Nativism—anti-immigrant attitudes and policies—restricts access to jobs, housing, language support, and civic participation, shaping overall integration.

The other options miss this combined picture. Focusing on education funding, parks, and traffic covers general city concerns but not how these issues uniquely affect immigrant populations. Language barriers alone overlook housing, safety, and discrimination. Climate variability and drought aren’t central to the everyday urban experiences of most immigrant communities.