What is another word for soil?
Pronunciation: [sˈɔ͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Soil is one of the critical natural resources on earth that is essential for plant growth and sustenance of human life. Soil can be referred to as the earth's outer layer, which contains organic matter, minerals, water, and microorganisms. Synonyms for soil vary depending on the context, and some of the common ones are earth, dirt, ground, loam, clay, silt, and topsoil. Earth is usually used to describe the general outer layer of the planet, while dirt, ground, and soil are used interchangeably to describe the loose surface layer that can be dug and manipulated. Loam is a rich and fertile soil, while clay and silt refer to soils with different textures and compositions. Topsoil typically refers to the uppermost layer of soil where most of the plant roots grow and the bulk of the soil's nutrients are located.
