Physical Geography and Human Geography: Each Tries Its Best to Solve the Serious Issues Together

Abstract

The differentiation of physical geography and human geography is consistent with the differentiation of science, which is always in progress. Both have their advantages, and both have made contributions to scientific cognition and practical application. However, they also share common interests and means, which can give full play to their advantages and provide unique academic support for understanding and solving numerous social and environmental problems and challenges faced by contemporary human beings.

Keywords

• physical geography
• human geography
• differentiation and integration
• respective advantages and common purport
• major contemporary issues and challenges