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Answer will be E, Arctic is correctly used in comparison/contrast with the regions of Antarctica.
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Q. Unlike the Arctic, where the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, the winds in most regions of Antarctica are incredibly strong and viciously cold.

A. Unlike the Arctic, where the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, the winds in most regions of Antarctica
B Unlike the Arctic winds which are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, most regions of Antarctica have winds that
C In comparison with those of the Arctic, which are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, most regions of Antarctica have winds that
D Dissimilar to the Arctic, where the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, the winds in most regions of Antarctica
E In the Arctic, the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, but in most regions of Antarctica the winds
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A. Unlike the Arctic, where the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, the winds in most regions of Antarctica
The arctic is incorrectly compared to winds

B Unlike the Arctic winds which are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, most regions of Antarctica have winds that
1.Incorrect comparison
2.modifier issue- which indicates non essential and must be preceded by a comma .

C In comparison with those of the Arctic, which are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, most regions of Antarctica have winds that
Ambiguous

D Dissimilar to the Arctic, where the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, the winds in most regions of Antarctica
again incorrect comparison.

E In the Arctic, the winds are generally mild, warmed by an inversion layer that has its origin in the Gulf Stream, but in most regions of Antarctica the winds
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