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In this unit, you will learn  \nwhat you can do to make a difference in your environment and help protect the future of Earth. Topics covered in this unit include air, water, and land pollution and their effects. You will explore environmental topics including acid rain, the greenhouse effect, and biomes, and you will reflect on population studies. You will learn about the various factors that determine each environment. Each environment has it own unique characteristics. The organisms (living things) that live in each area of our diverse biosphere are adapted or well suited to live in each of these areas.  \nYou will learn about biotic and abiotic factors and their importance to life on earth. Biotic factors are the living parts of an environment. These are things like plants, animals, and other organisms in the area. 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