Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Fire prevention should receive the highest priority in order to reduce forest fire risk and resulting damage. First of all, the determination of root causes and an evaluation of ___(1)____ and follow-up costs of forest fires are necessary for each region and ___(2)___ an appropriate statistical data basis. Only on this basis is it possible to develop regionally ___(3)___ and cause-specific, effective, and efficient strategies for forest fire management. Many countries lack this ___(4)____. At the same time, public awareness of fire risk and appropriate behavior should be strengthened by sensitization and education activities, to prevent fires ___(5)___ by carelessness.