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Unit 7 Activity 1. Summary: Summarize the required peer review article in your own words. 2. Summary: Summarize the second peer review article (of your choice) in your own words. 3. Comparison: (main focus) Compare the peer review article to one of the new articles from #2. In particular discuss what ideas were the main focus of each. 4. Comparison: (predictions made) Compare the peer review article to one of the new articles from the list. In particular discuss predictions that each made. 5. Bias: Did you note any biases in either source? State whether you found any biases in either articles and explain or expound upon what you found. The article discusses the impact of recent climate change on the Antarctic Peninsula, highlighti ng a widesprea d biological response to rapid warming over the past 50 years. The article emphasizes the steady growth of moss in Antarctica over the last 50 years, attributing it to temperature increases caused by climate change. It suggests that Antarctica will become much greener in the future, particularly on the Antarctic Peninsula. Both articles discuss the impact of climate change on Antarctica's ecosystems and highlight the growth of plant life. Both emphasize the consequences of warming temperatures, specifically on moss growth in Antarctica. Article 1 provides a broader assessment of biological sensitivity to warming, spanning 150 years and a 600- km gradient. Article 2 focuses specifically on the growth of moss over the past 50 years and its implications for the greening of Antarctica. Article 1 predicts t errestrial ecosystems in Antarctica will undergo substantial alterations, leading to major changes in biology and landscape. Moss growth and microbial populations are highly sensitive to future temperature changes. Article 2 predicts Antarctica will become much greener in the future, especially in the Antarctic Peninsula, due to the retreat of glaciers and warming temperatures. Both predict significant changes in Antarctica's ecosystem, driven by temperature increases and glacier retreat. Both highlight the Article 1: The scientific study appears objective, presenting data and analysis to support its conclusions. However, potential bias could be present in the interpretation of the results, depending on the researchers' perspectives. Article 2: The news article seems to convey a sense of urgency and impact by highlighting the "steady growth" of moss and predicting a "much greener" Antarctica. While not necessarily biased, there may be a slight emphasis on the dramatic nature