Passage: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Geopolitics involves the (1) ______ of geography, history, and social science to understand international political relationships. It examines the (2) ______ of geographical space in global affairs and the strategic significance of various regions. Nations often engage in (3) ______ to secure resources and influence. The balance of power is constantly (4) ______ as countries form alliances and rivalries. Understanding geopolitics requires an (5) ______ of both current events and historical contexts. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. (5).

1. awarenesses
2. aware
3. awareness
4. awarefully