I shield what lies beyond, absorbing and scattering light, leaving mysteries wrapped in silent darkness. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: expert
Hint: Consider what envelopes a planet protecting it from harsh radiation.
Answer
A planetary atmosphere layer
Explanation
Planetary atmospheres absorb and scatter radiation creating a protective veil unlike transient fog or clouds.
This is a expert science riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is A planetary atmosphere layer.
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