In the text, the author discusses how water bears’ existence could suggest that life can survive harsh conditions beyond Earth. How does this broaden scientists’ search for life? Do you think scientists should continue focusing their search for life on Earth-like planets? Why or why not?

- "d.)  describe the iroquois belief of how the earth was created. for the iroquois, there was no reason to explain the importance of rituals. also, as animists, they didn't need a special elaboration as to why animals are important or why they had a crucial role in the earth's creation. this is just an authentic myth that explains the creation of the earth. every culture has produced creation myths."