What is another word for qara qum?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːɹə kwəm] (IPA) 
Qara qum is a Turkic term that means "black sand" in English. There are many synonyms for this word in different languages. In Russian, it can be referred to as "черный песок" (chernyy pesok), and in Spanish, it can be "arena negra." In Arabic, it can be "الرمال السوداء" (al-ramal al-sawda), and in French, it can be "sable noir." In Persian, it can be "شن تاریک" (shen-e tark), and in German, it can be "schwarzer Sand." No matter how it's referred to, it's a distinctive type of soil that can be found in deserts and volcanic areas.
