Question

when taphonomy records show a short pmi and warm, humid conditions, the degree of certainty is probably
not even close
definite
low
high

Explanation:

Taphonomy studies the processes affecting remains from death to discovery. A short PMI (post - mortem interval) in warm, humid conditions means there are fewer complex taphonomic changes that could obscure the true PMI. In such relatively simple and less - altered scenarios (compared to long - term, highly variable conditions), the certainty of the PMI estimate is high.

Answer:

high