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

E) resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment

E. Resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment

Explanation:

The argument of the passage is that relocating the goats would be beneficial to the park region because the goats have destructive habits. Therefore, this version of the sentence provides sufficient evidence to reinforce the argument that the goats’ relocation would be beneficial to the park’s environment; it asserts that a previous attempt to remove the goats resulted in noticeable improvements to the park region. This version follows very effectively from sentence 10.

answer:

for this and for the points

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