Different biomes help humans in many important ways. Here are some of the key benefits they provide:

1. Forests (like Tropical Rainforests)

   • Cleaning the air: Forests soak up about 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year, helping keep our air fresh.
   • Home to many species: Forests are where about half of all the living species on Earth can be found.

2. Grasslands (like Prairies)

   • Rich soil: Grasslands help produce 30% of the world's grain, which is really important for food.
   • Better water: They can make water cleaner by 80%, helping to keep our drinking water safe.

3. Wetlands

   • Preventing floods: Wetlands can hold up to 1.5 million cubic meters of water every year, which helps stop flooding.
   • Wildlife homes: They provide a place for 40% of the world’s animals to live.

4. Deserts

   • Creating soil: Deserts give us important minerals that help with farming.
   • Medicinal plants: There are more than 100 plant-based medicines that come from desert plants.

5. Marine Biomes

   • Fisheries: Oceans provide about 274 million tons of fish every year, which is a big source of food.
   • Protecting shorelines: Mangrove trees, found along coastlines, can reduce the strength of waves by 66%, helping to protect the land.