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What are The Four Realms of Earth? Explain Them.

Here we will learn about the Four Realms of Earth and their importance. Tap to know more in detail.

Question: What are the Four Realms of The Earth? Explain them. 

Answer: There are four realms of the earth:

  • Lithosphere
  • Biosphere
  • Atmosphere
  • Hydrosphere

Lithosphere: The lithosphere is the outermost realm of earth. This layer of earth comprises the crust, rocks and solid layer of the earth.

Biosphere: This is the layer of earth which is habitable. This is the layer of earth where land, water and the air is present.

Atmosphere: This is the uppermost layer of the earth and can extend up to 10000 kms. This layer around the earth comprises gases.

Hydrosphere: This layer of earth contains all the water bodies. It covers the majority part of the Earth. It comprises 70% of the area of Earth.