I can shake the ground and cause great fear, yet I am invisible and often near. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: I am caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
Answer
Earthquake
Explanation
Earthquakes occur due to the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Earthquake.
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