I rise without legs and stretch without arms, touching horizons without harm. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider a large natural area that extends endlessly.
Answer
A vast desert expanse
Explanation
Deserts spread endlessly and rise in dunes or heat waves but have no physical limbs or structures unlike forests, waves, or cityscapes.
This is a medium geography riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A vast desert expanse.
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