The thin outer layer of the Earth which is made up of soil. The pedosphere acts as an integrator between the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth.

is one of the five interrelated components of the Earth System, and consists of the solid portion of the Earth. The pedosphere rides on continental structures that evolve over millions of years as a consequence of the tectonic motions of Earth's land masses.

The soil-bearing or solid portion of the Earth's surface.