In this task, find the most appropriate number to replace the blank (indicated with _ ) and express it in words.

Q: Ospreys reach sexual maturity between _ and five years of age.

A: three
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Q: Tea is manufactured in _ basic forms.

A: three
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Q: Snakes have _ layers of skin but only the outer, thinnest layer peels away when they shed.

A:
three
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