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Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence (ACSIS234)

Elaborations

identifying the scientific evidence available to evaluate claims
deciding whether or not to accept claims based on scientific evidence
identifying where science has been used to make claims relating to products and practices

General capabilities

Literacy
Critical and creative thinking

ScOT terms

Evidence, Evaluation

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Lakes in Antarctica

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Scientists are not complacent. We still have a lot to learn about the water cycle. The discovery of glacial lakes under the ice in Antarctica actively transporting water between reservoirs was a surprise. These lakes can be up to 3km beneath the ice sheets. The pressure of the ice above helps to melt the ice, forming lakes. ...

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