The intersection of a minor street with a major two-lane, two-way street is being evaluated by the county officials for the intersection of a traffic signal. The major street meets the minimum MUTCD requirements for an eight-hour warrant, but the minor street falls just short of the warrant. What additional information could help the transportation engineer justify the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection:

answer: musical connotation

leonard b. meyer (1918-2007) was an american composer, author and philosopher. his work emotion and meaning in music is perhaps the first major treatise on music. it is a philosophical and psychological work, greatly influenced by koffka (one of the major proponents of gestalt psychology). his work deals with the problem of musical meaning and musical communication.

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."

answer; the region experienced a surplus of food;

answer: corporations and the wealthy cannot donate an excessive amount. (c)