2) The shift of population from the countryside to a city is called A. land use. B. land cover. C. urbanization. D. infrastructure.

The correct answer is C. urbanization.<br /><br />Urbanization the process of population shift from rural areas (countryside) to urban areas (cities). This shift is typically associated with the growth and development of cities, as more people move to urban areas in search of better economic opportunities, education, healthcare, and other amenities. Urbanization can have various impacts on the environment, economy, and social structures of both rural and urban areas.