I can be found beneath the surface, yet I hold value above. I can be a discovery or a pile of dirt. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider places where valuable materials are extracted.
Answer
A mine
Explanation
Mines are locations where minerals and resources are dug up from beneath the ground.
This is a medium geography riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A mine.
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