Question

review the fifth and sixth paragraphs. 5 more recently, there has been renewed interest in wind power. the oil shortages of the 1970s - during which oil prices doubled or quadrupled and motorists faced rationing and long gas station lines - changed the energy environment for the united states and the world. these shortages sparked greater interest in developing ways to use alternative energy sources, such as wind energy, to generate electricity. the u.s. federal government supported research and development of large wind turbines. in the early 1980s, thousands of wind turbines were installed in california, largely because of federal and state policies that encouraged the use of renewable energy sources. 6 other factors have also influenced increased usage of wind power. in the 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 fifth paragraph mentions oil shortages in the 1970s leading to interest in wind - power as an alternative energy source and government support. The sixth paragraph starts by saying other factors have influenced increased wind - power usage. Both paragraphs focus on reasons for increased interest in wind power as an alternative energy source.

Answer:

They both outline factors related to increased interest in alternative, renewable energy sources.