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Parallel structure in writing means that all parts of a sentence are grammatically similar or identical. In this case, we need to identify the sentence where all elements in a list have the same grammatical form.

A. Colorado is a state with a great deal of natural beauty, including mountain peaks, fast-moving rivers, and it also boasts some world-famous ski slopes. - Here, the first two items in the list (mountain peaks and fast-moving rivers) are noun phrases, while the third item (it also boasts some world-famous ski slopes) is a clause. This creates an incorrect parallel structure. B. Throughout history, India has been a hub of civilization, it has been referenced frequently by far-removed cultures, and it's an academic powerhouse. - Similar to option A, the first two items in the list are clauses, while the third item is a noun phrase. This results in an incorrect parallel structure. C. The popularity of social media has changed the way people stay in touch, overturned traditional social networking, and influenced business practices. - In this sentence, all three items are clauses, maintaining the correct parallel structure. D. The Millennial generation faces one of the toughest job markets in American history, large amounts of student debt, and yet it's the most educated. - The first item is a clause, while the second item is a noun phrase, making the parallel structure incorrect.