Replace the word against number 26 with the correct option from the given options below:

Following is given a paragraph with six emboldened words. The words are not in their correct positions. The paragraph is followed by six   questions which contain five options in each. Choose the correct options that can replace the present words to form a meaningful paragraph. Antarctica, the southernmost continent on Earth, hovering 26. one of the most extreme and unforgiving climates known to humanity. It is characterized by its frigid temperatures, with the continent holding the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth at minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 89.2 degrees Celsius). These bone-chilling temperatures are largely due to the fact that Antarctica is primarily covered by ice, forming coastal 27. ice sheets that hold about 60% of the world's fresh water. The continent's climate is characterized by its extreme seasonal variations, with long, dark winters and relatively short, cool summers. During the winter months, Antarctica milder 28. nearly total darkness and bitterly cold temperatures that plunge far below freezing. In contrast, summer brings slightly colossal 29. conditions, with temperatures boasts 30. around freezing, and nearly continuous daylight. Antarctica's icy expanse has a profound impact on global climate systems. The massive ice sheets reflect sunlight back into space, playing a crucial role in regulating the Earth's temperature. Moreover, the continent's frigid waters and endures 31. ice shelves influence ocean currents, which, in turn, impact climate patterns worldwide.