hillsand
Hillsand is a geological term describing hill-like landforms that are dominated by sandy material. Hillsands form where abundant sand is deposited and subsequently reorganized by wind, with water playing a secondary role. They range from small mounds to broad uplands and are typically composed of quartz-rich sand grains that are poorly to moderately sorted. Surfaces are often bare or sparsely vegetated and may display dune-like forms, wind ripples, or scoured profiles.
Formation and processes: In arid and semi-arid regions, aeolian (wind) processes move and accumulate sand to
Distribution and habitat: Hillsands occur on coastal dune fields, inland deserts, and along river valleys worldwide
Human use and management: They are used for grazing, recreation, and sometimes mineral resources. Management aims
Naming and scope: The term hillsand is descriptive and not a formal taxonomic category; regional terms and