Physical geography is a subject that studies the composition, structure, function, dynamics and spatial differentiation of natural geographical environment, and it is an important branch of geography. The branches of comprehensive disciplines include comprehensive physical geography, regional physical geography, paleogeography and so on. The branches of science include geomorphology, climatology, hydrogeology, biogeography, glaciology and so on. Physical geography in a narrow sense only refers to comprehensive physical geography, and departmental physical geography has gradually developed into an independent discipline. Physical geography in a narrow sense only refers to comprehensive physical geography.

Resource Science is a comprehensive academic journal sponsored by Institute of Geographical Sciences and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Publish innovative papers in the field of resource science, report the latest research results, publish relevant academic comments, introduce the frontier trends of disciplines, serve the establishment and development of the theoretical system of resource science, and promote the sustainable utilization and management of resources in China.