What is a cause-and-effect relationship that takes place in the article? A.The demise of the ice cream cone resulted in the development of the penny lick. B.The discovery of germs resulted in the invention of the penny lick. C.A decrease in contagious disease led to the penny lick becoming popular. D.An understanding of germs led to the penny lick being banned.

D. An understanding of germs led to the penny lick being banned.