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Science the use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena and knowledge generated through this process. Nature of science: originates in questions about natural world, use observations and evidence to make explanations and phenomena and testable hypotheses, more evidence to support hypotheses, stronger the hypothesis. Scientists: use different techniques to investigate natural world, make explanations through public presentations, critique the explanations by other scientists. Typical experience: body temp of 37 degree celsius, 1 atmosphere of pressure, the upper temp for life is 132 degrees celsius. The most common habitat for life on the planet: the deep ocean. Antarctic fish: live and have body temps of -2 c (below the freezing temp of most. Penguins vertebrates body fluid: ectotherm, use anti-freeze, keep warm at similar temp, endotherm. Diving seals: hold breath for up to 90 min, dive down to 1500 m for as long as 90 min, ex.
