Energy can be produced through wind power. Wind energy is captured by large structures called wind turbines with propeller-like blades mounted on a tower. The force of the wind causes a rotor to spin and the turning shaft spins a turbine to generate electricity. Energy companies build wind farms in places that are consistently windy. These wind farms help power homes, farms, and businesses using a renewable resource. Wind is a renewable source of energy because it is abundant on Earth and can regenerate. It is not a resource that is being used up such as gas. It is also considered clean energy because it does not pollute the environment.

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Which is the best summary of the passage?
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Wind turbines are large structures with propellers that turn. These turbines that are built on wind farms generate clean energy for homes, farms, and businesses.
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Wind energy is a renewable resource that uses wind turbines built on wind farms. These turbines rotate to produce electricity for residential and commercial use.
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Wind energy is a clean source of energy that is used for electricity in some homes and businesses. The energy is considered renewable as it is always windy.
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Energy companies build farms in windy places. These farms generate electricity with rotating turbines to power many places including farms, homes, and businesses.