General:
* Surroundings: This is a broad term that encompasses everything around a person or thing.
* Habitat: This refers to the natural environment where a particular organism lives.
* Ecosystem: This emphasizes the interconnectedness of living things and their physical environment.
* Biosphere: This is the global sum of all ecosystems.
Specific:
* Atmosphere: The air surrounding the Earth.
* Biota: The collection of living organisms in a region.
* Flora: The plant life of a region.
* Fauna: The animal life of a region.
* Landscape: The physical features of a region.
* Terrestrial: Refers to the land environment.
* Aquatic: Refers to the water environment.
The best noun to use depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.