Question

antarctica is the worlds coldest continent. in winter, temperatures can vary from -4 to -94 degrees fahrenheit, depending on the location. apart from scientists and explorers, few people travel to this harsh and distant place. and no people actually live in antarctica. as a result, much of the continent remains pristine. in those places, it looks as if no humans have ever been there.
which word has a meaning similar to pristine?
○ uncertain
○ untouched
○ unkind
○ unwell

Explanation:

To determine the synonym of "pristine", we analyze the context: Antarctica has few people, so areas look like no humans have been there. "Uncertain" means doubtful, "untouched" means not affected/altered by humans, "unkind" means not nice, "unwell" means sick. "Untouched" matches the idea of places with no human impact, similar to "pristine" (original, unspoiled).

Answer:

B. untouched (assuming the second option is labeled B; if options are unlabeled, "The second option (untouched)")