I can be found in soil and play a role in growth, yet I am not alive. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what contributes to plant nutrition.
Answer
Minerals
Explanation
Minerals are inorganic substances essential for plant growth and are found in the soil.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Minerals.
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