Environment

The term “environment” refers to the surrounding conditions, influences, or contexts in which organisms, communities, or objects exist. It encompasses both the natural world, including air, water, soil, and ecosystems, and the artificial or built environments created by human activity, such as cities and infrastructure. The environment is critical for sustaining life, affecting health, and shaping the behavior and interactions of living organisms. It includes both biotic components, like plants and animals, and abiotic factors, such as climate and geology. Environmental studies often focus on the relationships between organisms and their environments, as well as the impacts of human activity on natural ecosystems.