The four major domains of the Earth are:
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Lithosphere: This is the solid part of the Earth, which includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It is the domain of land.
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Atmosphere: This is the gaseous layer that surrounds the Earth. It is divided into four layers based on composition, temperature, and other properties. These layers, starting from the Earths surface, are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
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Hydrosphere: This is the liquid portion of the Earth, which includes all the water on the planet, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
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Biosphere: This is the zone where land, water, and air together are found. It includes all living organisms on Earth and their interactions with each other and with their environment.
These four domains are not independent but are interdependent on one another. They interact with each other and affect each other in some way or the other.
