Question

wind energy
1 although the use of wind energy has flourished in the u.s. in recent years, people all over the world have been harnessing the power of wind for thousands of years. as early as 5000 bce, wind energy was used to propel boats along the nile river. by 200 bce, simple wind - powered water pumps were used in china, and windmills with woven - reed blades were grinding grain in persia and the rest of the middle east.
2 new ways to use wind energy eventually spread around the world. by the eleventh century, people in the middle east were using wind pumps and windmills extensively for food production. merchants and returning crusaders
how do the fifth and sixth paragraphs work together?
they both give reasons as to why wind power is more popular than other energy sources.
they both detail the benefits of increased wind power usage in the u.s.
they both outline factors related to increased interest in alternative, renewable energy sources.

Explanation:

The paragraphs in the provided text are not visible (only first - two paragraphs and question about fifth and sixth are shown). But based on the given options, we analyze that the text seems to be about the history and spread of wind energy use. None of the options accurately describe how paragraphs that are not shown work together as the text so far focuses on historical use rather than comparing wind power to other sources, benefits in the U.S., or factors for increased interest in renewables. However, if we assume the text continues in a similar historical - usage vein, none of these options would be correct as they introduce new themes not in the given part of the text.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct based on the given text.