Cloze Test – Test 59

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

A territorial dispute is a (21) over the possession/control of land between two or more territorial entities or over the possession or control of land, usually between a new state and the occupying power.</br> Territorial disputes are often related to the (22) of natural resources such as rivers, fertile farmland, mineral or oil resources although the disputes can also be driven by culture, religion and ethnic nationalism. Territorial disputes result often from vague and unclear language in a treaty that set up the original boundary. </br> Territorial disputes are a major cause of wars and terrorism as states often try to (23) their sovereignty over a territory through invasion, and non-state entities try to influence the actions of politicians through terrorism. International law does not support the use of force by one state to (24) the territory of another state. The UN Charter says: "All Members shall (25) in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations." </br>

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

A territorial dispute is a (21) over the possession/control of land between two or more territorial entities or over the possession or control of land, usually between a new state and the occupying power.</br> Territorial disputes are often related to the (22) of natural resources such as rivers, fertile farmland, mineral or oil resources although the disputes can also be driven by culture, religion and ethnic nationalism. Territorial disputes result often from vague and unclear language in a treaty that set up the original boundary. </br> Territorial disputes are a major cause of wars and terrorism as states often try to (23) their sovereignty over a territory through invasion, and non-state entities try to influence the actions of politicians through terrorism. International law does not support the use of force by one state to (24) the territory of another state. The UN Charter says: "All Members shall (25) in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations." </br>

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

A territorial dispute is a (21) over the possession/control of land between two or more territorial entities or over the possession or control of land, usually between a new state and the occupying power.</br> Territorial disputes are often related to the (22) of natural resources such as rivers, fertile farmland, mineral or oil resources although the disputes can also be driven by culture, religion and ethnic nationalism. Territorial disputes result often from vague and unclear language in a treaty that set up the original boundary. </br> Territorial disputes are a major cause of wars and terrorism as states often try to (23) their sovereignty over a territory through invasion, and non-state entities try to influence the actions of politicians through terrorism. International law does not support the use of force by one state to (24) the territory of another state. The UN Charter says: "All Members shall (25) in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations." </br>