What is physical environment?

Physical environment refers to the surroundings in which an organism or a community lives. It includes the non-living components of the environment such as climate, soil, mountains, rivers, atmosphere and all the other natural resources surrounding an organism. The physical environment interacts with the living organisms and influences their survival, growth, reproduction and migration. It provides essential resources such as oxygen, water, food and shelter, which are necessary for the sustenance and well-being of organisms. The physical environment can also pose challenges, as it can include extreme temperatures, storms, droughts and other natural disasters that can impact the survival of organisms.