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

Q: Water has _ characteristics that are particularly important to lakes.

A: two
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Q: Mares generally give birth to one young every _ years.

A: three
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Q: Psychologists classify memory into the _ R s - recollection, recall, recognition, and relearning.

A:
four
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