Discover Earth's Domains

The four major domains of the earth are Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, and Biosphere. They are categorized based on their physical characteristics such as landforms, climate, and biotic factors.

The lithosphere is the solid outer layer of the Earth. It includes the continents, ocean basins, and the underlying rocks and minerals.

The hydrosphere encompasses all the water on Earth, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, ice in glaciers, groundwater, and even water vapor in the atmosphere.

<p>The atmosphere is the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth. It consists of different layers of gases and plays a crucial role in supporting life on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The biosphere refers to the zone of life on Earth, where living organisms exist. It includes all ecosystems and living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers