The article enumerates a couple of the examples of geomorphic unit, including isthmus, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Andes, lake basin, river and coastline, the important research fields for scientists at home and abroad.

• 列举了目前国内外重点研究的地貌单元实例,如地峡、青藏高原、安第斯山脉、湖盆、河流和海岸线(台地),介绍了国内外在该领域的研究动态。