I can be found in the air you breathe and the water you drink, but I am not a gas nor a liquid. Without me, life would simply cease to exist. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what living organisms need to survive.
Answer
Oxygen
Explanation
Oxygen is essential for respiration in most living organisms, making it vital for life.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Oxygen.
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