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Answer the following questions briefly.

What are the four major domains of the earth?

The four major domains of the Earth are

● Lithosphere-the solid portion of the Earth where we live.


● Atmosphere-the layer of gases that surround the Earth.


● Hydrosphere-the water present on the surface of the Earth


● Biosphere-a small area that contains all forms of life, supported by land, water and air together.


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