a storeowner is concerned about shoplifting. research on self awareness suggests that he can reduce theft by

colony: virginia

1: 1607,john smith

2: british were looking for gold and land

3: near oceans and theres forests

4: fishing? ithink

5: sometimes

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; limbic system;

answer; environmental science;