Which statement is true regarding the distribution of population throughout the world? (1 point) Responses Three-fourths of the world population occupies half of the planet’s surface because of the abundance of hospitable land. Three-fourths of the world population occupies half of the planet’s surface because of the abundance of hospitable land. Three-fourths of the world population occupies 5 percent of the planet’s surface due to water and less hospitable land. Three-fourths of the world population occupies 5 percent of the planet’s surface due to water and less hospitable land. 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. 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. Half of the world population occupies 5 percent of the planet's surface due to more advanced forms of transportation.

Answer 1

Three-fourths of the world population occupies 5 percent of the planet’s surface due to water and less hospitable land.