What is meant by environment?

The natural world or the surroundings or circumstances in which all the living and non living things operate is called the environment. It is the totality of the surroundings of any living organism. It includes all the biotic (all living elements) and abiotic factors that influence each other such as plants, animals, forests, etc. and air, water, land, sunlight, etc., respectively. These factors can influence each other to grow and prosper as well as damage and cause destruction.