1.2 Complete the table below to describe the four major domains of the earth.
Domain
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Meaning
Components
Significance for
Humans
Answers
Domain: It includes all the major and essential components such as lithosphere, hydrosphere , atmosphere and many more .
Lithosphere: The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure.
Atmosphere : The atmosphere is the blanket of gases which surrounds Earth. It is held near the surface of the planet by Earth's gravitational attraction. Without the atmosphere there could be no life on Earth. The atmosphere keeps the climate on the earth moderate compare to that of other planet.
Hydrosphere: A hydrosphere is the total amount of water on a planet. The hydrosphere includes water that is on the surface of the planet, underground, and in the air. A planet's hydrosphere can be liquid, vapor, or ice. On Earth, liquid water exists on the surface in the form of oceans, lakes and rivers.
All these are important because without it is impossible for us to survive in this planet and are used in our daily life .