Appert’s and durand’s methods of preserving food people waste less food. however, durand’s tin can was tougher than glass. it made food more transportable because there wasn’t the fear of breaking of jars. later on, aluminum cans were developed because they did not rust and were lighter. they, now, popularly hold beverages. which of the following best summarizes the fourth paragraph? question 1 options: after many years of experimentation, nicolas appert and peter durand worked out techniques together that people stop wasting food needlessly. durand's tin-can preservation method made the transportation of food easier because of the tin's durability, and it also develop the aluminum can. durand's tin cans were tougher than appert's glass jars, and therefore, they were easier to carry and transport for many food companies. in many cases, aluminum cans held different kinds of beverages because they were considered to be lighter than tin and did not rust easily.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.