A cosmic structure that surrounds man and all living organisms, encompassing everything that exists in nature without direct human intervention. It includes elements such as land, water, air, climate, mountains, plains, seas and rivers, as well as plants, animals and the ecological balance that regulates the relationship between them. The natural environment is considered the primary source of life, satisfying human needs for food, water, air, energy and raw materials. It is also an incubator in which he lives and carries out his daily activities.