What is another word for regolith?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪɡˈɒlɪθ] (IPA) 
Regolith, the loose layer of rocks, dust, and soil covering the solid bedrock on the surface of planets and moons, can be referred to using different synonyms depending on the location. On Earth, the term 'soil' may be used in place of regolith. On Mars, the term 'martian soil' is often used to describe the regolith layer. For the Moon, 'lunar soil' is commonly used. Other synonyms include 'surface debris', 'dust mantle', and 'surface layer'. These terms are all interchangeable and refer to the same loose layer of unconsolidated material that covers solid rock. They are often used by planetary scientists and space exploration enthusiasts to describe the geology of different worlds.
