Scientists believe that during the Late Cretaceous period, many small seas dried up and new mountains began to rise. Which would MOST LIKELY cause them to believe the temperature decreased during this time?
Responses

A The absence of fossils of warm-weather plants.The absence of fossils of warm-weather plants.

B The absence of fossils of many species of fish.The absence of fossils of many species of fish.

C The discovery of fossils of fish with small legs.The discovery of fossils of fish with small legs.

D The discovery of fossils of warm-weather insects.