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Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence (ACSIS132)

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using the evidence provided by scientific investigations to evaluate the claims or conclusions of their peers

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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