Earth as a constantly evolving dance between the elements of fire, water, wind, and earth itself.  Fire, in the form of lightning strikes, could ignite the early Earth's dry landscape.  Volcanoes, though not creating new water, released water vapor trapped within the Earth, contributing to the water cycle.  Earth's rotation, in turn, influenced wind patterns that would sculpt the landscape and distribute water vapor.  This Earth, once a molten ball of rock and metal, eventually cooled and differentiated, with lighter elements forming the crust and mantle, the stage for water's arrival from comets or asteroids, birthing our oceans.  These elements continue to interact, shaping our planet even today.