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What is Environment ?

In systems thinking, the term “environment” refers to the external context or surroundings in which a system exists and interacts. It comprises all the elements that surround and may impact or be impacted by the system.
The environment and the system are interconnected through feedback loops, relationships, and exchanges of matter, energy, and information.
See also: Boundary

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