What is the meaning of the word penetrating as it is used in this sentence?

"nothing burns like the cold, penetrating winds and heavy snowstorms of winter."

a. mysterious

b. invisible

c. pleasant or

d. strong

Ineed sociology ! 4. are the nacirema from over 60 years ago (1956, when the article was published) largely the same or different from the nacirema of today, with respect to their views of the body and illness? 5. why don’t we recognize right away that miner is talking about “americans”? using miner’s approach, briefly describe a common activity of your choosing, using a perspective of unfamiliarity (e.g., people at a football game, a formal school dance, a concert). article is attached.