This document describes the different types of soil found around the world. It discusses alluvial soil formed by river deposits, black soil which is dark and clay-rich, and red soil formed from weathered rocks. It also outlines mountain soil, desert soil, saline/alkaline soil, peaty/marshy soil, residual soil, marine soil, glacial soil, loamy soil, laterite soil, and aeolian soil transported by wind. The types of soil vary based on their composition, texture, and the environmental factors involved in their formation.