In general, environment refers to the surroundings of an object. Environment may refer to: Built environment, constructed surroundings that provide the setting for human activity, ranging from the large-scale civic surroundings to the personal places. Environment (biophysical), the physical and biological factors along with their chemical interactions that affect an organism. Environment (systems), the surroundings of a physical system that may interact with the system by exchanging mass, energy… (More on Environmental)