The term “environment” refers to the surrounding conditions, influences, or forces that affect living organisms and their development. It encompasses both the natural world, including land, air, water, plants, and animals, as well as human-made or influenced aspects such as urban development, infrastructure, and pollution. The environment can be broken down into various components: the physical environment (such as climate and geography), the biological environment (the ecosystems and organisms within), and the socio-cultural environment (the impact of human societies and cultures). The study of the environment involves understanding the interactions between these components and the effects of human activities on natural systems. Environmental science, ecology, and conservation biology are fields dedicated to exploring these relationships and addressing environmental issues such as climate change, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss.