单项选择题
At some point after modern humans entered Europe and Asia, the Neanderthals vanished from Earth. The reason for their disappearance remains a mystery. There are, however, a number of theories. As modern Homo sapiens _____________ their lands, they may have killed the Neanderthals off. Other possible causes include diseases introduced by the newcomers, or climate change.
A、scattered
B、traced
C、conquered
D、proofed