The Old Man in the Mountain is a geological formation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Which of the following statements best describes the effects of natural erosion on this formation?

The Old Man of the Mountain collapsed in 2003 after natural weathering and erosion weakened the rock over time. People had installed supports and cables in an effort to preserve the formation, but those measures could not prevent its collapse. Therefore, the best choice is B: natural erosion caused the formation to collapse despite people's efforts to save it.

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