are atmosphere and environment the same
Definition of atmosphere. 1  1a : the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (such as a planet)b : the whole mass of air surrounding the earth. 2  2 : the air of a locality the stuffy atmosphere of the waiting room. 3  3 : a surrounding influence or environment an atmosphere of hostility.
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally. The term is most often applied to the Earth or some part 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 by components: