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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.

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

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