natural environment

Also known as environment

all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof

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The natural environment includes all the living things (like plants and animals) and non-living things (like rocks, water, and air) that exist naturally on Earth or in specific regions. It matters because it's the foundation for all life and provides the resources and systems we depend on to survive.

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Commons category: Environment
exact match: purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000951

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Land management has preserved the natural characteristics of Hopetoun Falls, Australia while allowing ample access for visitors. An image of the Sahara Desert from satellite. It is the world's largest hot desert and third-largest desert after the polar deserts.

The natural environment or natural world encompasses all biotic and abiotic things occurring naturally, meaning in this case not artificial. The term is most often applied to Earth or some parts of Earth. This environment encompasses the interaction of all living species, climate, weather and natural resources that affect human survival and economic activity. The concept of the natural environment can be distinguished as components: