9. Which statement is true regarding the distribution of population throughout the world? (1 point) A Three-fourths of the world population occupies half of the planet's surface because of the abundance of hospitable land
. B Three-fourths of the world population occupies 5 percent of the planet's surface due to water and less hospitable land.
C Three-fourths of the world population now occupies half of the planet's surface due to diminishing polar areas as a result of global warming.
D Half of the world population occupies 5 percent of the planet's surface due to more advanced forms of transportation.