I am a flat-topped hill, rising high and steep, where nature's secrets are often kept. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider flat-topped landforms often found in dry regions.
Answer
A mesa
Explanation
A mesa is a landform with a flat top and steep sides, common in arid environments.
This is an easy geography riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A mesa.
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