I enclose treasures within, revealing them only when disturbed. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about what's hidden underground.
Answer
A mineral deposit
Explanation
A mineral deposit is a natural accumulation of valuable minerals waiting to be discovered.
This is a hard geography riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A mineral deposit.
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