Let $P$ be a point on the hyperbola $x^2 - y^2 = 4$,which is at the minimum distance from $(0, -1)$. Then the distance of $P$ from the $x$-axis is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2}$

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