Science Riddles for Kids with Answers
Riddles about fire, water, weather, volcanoes, and the natural world
Ages 5-12
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Science Riddles for Kids with Answers
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These science riddles for kids make STEM concepts tangible. From the three states of matter to volcanic activity, each riddle wraps a scientific fact inside a puzzle. Use them before or after science lessons to assess understanding in the most enjoyable way possible.
Use them as morning warm-ups, car ride entertainment, or a quick brain break between lessons.
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I travel in a wave, bounce off walls, and let you see the world at all. What am I?
Light!
I'm always pulling you down but you can't see me. Without me you'd float away endlessly. What am I?
Gravity!
I make plants grow and keep you warm. I'm a giant star but I cause no harm from afar. What am I?
The Sun!
I have two poles and a field between. I attract and repel but I can't be seen. What am I?
A magnet!
I fall from the sky but I'm not snow. I water gardens wherever I go. What am I?
Rain!
I'm round, but I'm not a ball. I have layers, but I'm not a cake. I'm in space, but I'm not a star. What am I?
The Earth!
I'm hot and bright, but don't touch! I shoot up from the Earth in a big rush. What am I?
A volcano!
I live in the sky but fall to the ground. I'm cold and white and make no sound. What am I?
Snow!
I change shape but never disappear. I can be solid, liquid, or gas, and I'm found everywhere. What am I?
Water!
I'm not alive, but I can grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. I'm not a plant, but I need water. What am I?
Fire!
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