Question

Note on Major domains of earth​

Answer 1

Answer:

There are three main components of the environment – Lithosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere.

The solid portion of the Earth on which we live is called the Lithosphere.

The gaseous layer that surrounds the Earth is the Atmosphere.

The area covered by water is called Hydrosphere.

The zone which contains all forms of life is called Biosphere.

Lithosphere

It comprises the rocks of the earth’s crust and the thin layers of soil.

There are two main divisions of the earth’s surface.

The large landmasses are known as the continents.

The huge water bodies are called the ocean basins.