I cover the ground, soft and deep, a protective layer where creatures creep. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I’m essential for growing plants.
Answer
Earth
Explanation
Soil is a layer of organic and inorganic material crucial for plant growth and sustains ecosystems.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Earth.
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