该文从进一步完善综合自然地理研究的角度出发,就与综合自然地理研究有关的几个问题如综合自然地理学的研究对象,综合研究的内涵,区域综合研究以及综合自然地理研究成果的应用作了剖析.

In this paper, some issues related to the study of integrated physical geography have been explored, such as the target and contents of the study of integrated physical geography, meanings of integrated study, regional studies of integrated physical geography, and practical use of the results from the study of integrated physical geography. The following view-points have been particularly pointed out in this paper:(1) The study of intergated physical geography should put its emphasises on the physical geographical characteristics, processes and mechanisms of physical regions at different levels on the earth, their impacts on the mankind and its survival,as well as the feedback of human activities on the physical geographical environment. (2) The integration in the study of integrated physical geography includes not only integration in contents, but also that in approaches. (3) While carrying out a study in a region, both homogeneity and heterogeneity in physical features of the region should be explored. (4) More attentions should be payed to the study of spatial and temporal scales of physical geographical features or phenomena. (5) The study of integrated physical geography must be combined with an economic analysis or assessment on resources and environment.