The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the numbers as your answer.
- The US has long maintained that the Northwest Passage is an international strait through which its commercial and military vessels have the right to pass without seeking Canada's permission.
- Canada, which officially acquired the group of islands forming the Northwest Passage in 1880, claims sovereignty over all the shipping routes through the Passage.
- The dispute could be transitory, however, as scientists speculate that the entire Arctic Ocean will soon be ice-free in summer, so ship owners will not have to ask for permission to sail through any of the Northwest Passage routes.
- The US and Canada have never legally settled the question of access through the Passage, but have an agreement whereby the US needs to seek Canada's consent for any transit.
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the numbers as your answer.
- The US has long maintained that the Northwest Passage is an international strait through which its commercial and military vessels have the right to pass without seeking Canada's permission.
- Canada, which officially acquired the group of islands forming the Northwest Passage in 1880, claims sovereignty over all the shipping routes through the Passage.
- The dispute could be transitory, however, as scientists speculate that the entire Arctic Ocean will soon be ice-free in summer, so ship owners will not have to ask for permission to sail through any of the Northwest Passage routes.
- The US and Canada have never legally settled the question of access through the Passage, but have an agreement whereby the US needs to seek Canada's consent for any transit.
Entered answer:
Solution
Step 1: Find the opening sentence that introduces the topic
→ Sentence 2 introduces what Northwest Passage is (group of islands) and Canada's claim
→ This gives context before discussing the dispute
Step 2: Look for contrasting viewpoints
→ After Canada's claim (2), US position (1) naturally follows as contrast
→ "The US has long maintained..." shows opposing view
Step 3: Find current status of the issue
→ Sentence 4 talks about present agreement between both countries
→ This comes after establishing both positions
Step 4: Look for concluding/future statements
→ Sentence 3 starts with "The dispute could be..." referring back to established dispute
→ Talks about future resolution - perfect conclusion
From passage: "The dispute could be transitory, however..."
This "dispute" must refer back to something already mentioned → needs sentences 2, 1, 4 before it
Flow Logic: Introduction (what is it + Canada's claim) → US counter-position → Current agreement → Future outlook
Sequence: 2 → 1 → 4 → 3 = 2143
Check: Sentence 2 sets stage → 1 contrasts → 4 shows current status → 3 concludes with "the dispute" referring back to everything established above.