On the contents of geomorphology and its object

Abstract

Some considerations are given of the problems discussed in the paper by N. I. Nickolayev «On the content and main tasks of geomorphology» («Geomorphology», n. 4, 1976). The authors give their own definition of the geomorphology and its object. In their opinion, the latter is morphology, origin and age of the solid Earth relief, both present and .past one, with the aim of revealing its history and laws of evolution. The object of the geomorphology, i. e. the solid earth relief is defined as a part of space limited by lithosphere-atmosphere and lithosphere-hydrosphere boundary surfaces from above and the geoide surface from below.