Which of the following versions of the underlined portion of sentence 11 best accomplishes this goal?
The writer wants sentence 11 (reproduced below) to serve as evidence that reinforces the argument of the passage.
In the 1980s, a brief attempt to relocate the goats was met with public outcry.
A) (as it is now)
B) had no impact on the mound of erosion in the religion
C) resulted in observable effects
D) proved difficult as the goats retreated to areas that were challenging