It means that the area is as open as the land. If you think about it, land is pretty open. It basically means it's as big as the whole entire amount of land on Earth.
The answer is c, personification, which means giving nonliving things living characteristics. Like a hat watching something
Well, In all relationships it doesn't really work that way some relationship work off promises and some don't workout but if your relationship works that way then go for it. ;) your welcome