The document defines biomes and ecosystems and provides key facts about forest biomes and ecosystems. It discusses the main types of forests - tropical, temperate, and boreal - and compares them in terms of net primary productivity (NPP) and biomass.

1. Biomes & Ecosystems

2. Create a suitable headline! List 5 key facts from the text!

6. Importance of ecosystems Vital services Climate regeneration Air purification Water control Flood protection Water purification Cycling of nutrients Generation of humus Maintain biodiversity and gene pool Wildlife habitats Employment and recreation

10. World Biomes

13. Taiga

14. Tropical Rainforest

15. Temperate Broadleaf Deciduous Forest (+ temperate rainforest)

16. Compare & contrast different types of forest in terms of mean NPP and mean biomass