Here are some different types of soil and their uses:

Clay soil

This dense and heavy soil is rich in nutrients and retains water well. However, it has little space for air or moisture because of its tightly packed particles. 

Sandy soil

This soil is made up of small particles from weathered rocks. It's low in nutrients and doesn't retain water well, making it poor for agriculture. 

Silt soil

This soft and silky soil is fertile and has a good balance of nutrients and drainage. It's usually easy to grow crops in, but drainage amendments may be needed. 

Loam soil

This rich, dark soil is a combination of clay, silt, and sand. It has a fine and slightly damp texture that's good for growing plants and shrubs. 

Peat soil

This soil is high in peat, which is partially decayed organic matter. It's acidic and retains a lot of water, but doesn't have many nutrients. This can make it difficult to grow some plants and trees. 

Chalky soil

This soil is mostly made of calcium carbonate from sediment that has built up over time. It's usually shallow, stony, and dries out quickly. 

Saline and alkaline soils

These soils are found in coastal areas and arid regions and have high levels of salts and alkalis. They're not suitable for most crops, but can be reclaimed for agriculture with drainage and soil amendments. 

Alluvial soil

This young soil has a mostly sandy texture with some clay. In drier areas it's loamy to sandy loam, and near the delta it's clayey loam.