Rick had a flat tire and now the car's air conditioner was not working as well. Instead of waiting inside the car, he decided to wait under a tree. The cool breeze outside helped moderate the heat of the sun, which made Rick feel better. What does the word moderate mean as it is used in the passage?
A.
reasonable or low
B.
on an average
C.
to shrink
D.
to make less intense

Buck did not cry out. he did not check himself, but drove in upon spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. they rolled over and over in the powdery snow. spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled. read this passage. explain what the conflict shows about buck and spitz.

How is dr. lanyon characterized in the excerpt? as friendly as arrogant as wise as mournful

Which detail indicates the authors opinion on the incense that this province produces the travel of marco polo