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The Development of Wind Energy: From Ancient Windmills to Modern Turbines - (Reading > Information)

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The Development of Wind Energy: From Ancient Windmills to Modern Turbines

The Development of Wind Energy: From Ancient Windmills to Modern Turbines

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Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.

1...... - The first electricity-producing wind turbine was constructed in the United States. 2...... - Ancient Persian windmills were more technologically advanced than European ones. 3...... - Modern wind turbines utilize computer technology for operation. 4...... - The oil shortage in the 1970s revived interest in wind energy. 5...... - European windmills could be adjusted to optimize wind capture. 6...... - Offshore wind farms are more cost-effective than land-based installations. 7...... - Wind power has become more economically viable over time. 8...... - The height of wind turbines has decreased with technological advancement. 9...... - Early windmills were primarily used for agricultural purposes.