By 1200,though water mills were plentiful in Europe,____ provided the best source of power.

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By 1200, windmills provided the best source of power in Europe, as they were able to harness the power of wind to grind grain and pump water. While water mills were also plentiful, they were limited by their dependence on a reliable source of water, which was not always available. The other choices (A-human power, B-rotary oxen pulls, C-small wood burning steam power devices, and D-water pumps) were not as widely used or efficient in providing power as windmills.

By 1200,though Water Mills Were Plentiful in Europe,____ Provided the Best