kumlar
Kumlar is the Turkish plural noun for kum, meaning sand. In everyday use and scientific contexts, kumlar refers to accumulations of granular material dominated by sand-sized particles. The term covers a range of sandy deposits found in coastal, riverine, and arid environments, and it is used in geology, geography, and ecology.
Composition and properties: Sand grains range roughly 0.0625 to 2 mm. The most common minerals are quartz
Formation and environments: Kumlar form through weathering, erosion, and transport by wind, water, or ice. Deposition
Ecology and human use: Sand habitats support specialized organisms and act as natural buffers against coastal
Place names: Some geographic locations in Turkey bear the name Kumlar, reflecting historical associations with sandy