How do oceans affect the temperatures of nearby land? the temperature on the land is more extreme. the temperatures on the land is more variable. the temperatures on the land are not affected. the temperature on the land is less extreme.

D) the temp on the land is less extreme

Explanation:

The air from the top of the ocean cools down the air in the mainland, causing less hot and extreme temperatures.

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."