hardlogic

What is it that goes up and goes down but does not move?

The temperature

Why this works

This riddle plays on the idea of movement and change without physical motion. "Goes up and goes down" refers to how temperature can increase or decrease, such as during the day or with changes in the weather. However, temperature itself is not a physical object that moves; it's a measurement of heat energy. This clever twist on the concept of movement makes the answer both surprising and fitting!

Common Wrong Answers

“An elevator”

An elevator moves up and down physically, which contradicts the riddle's requirement for something that does not move.

“A balloon”

While a balloon can rise and fall, it does so by moving through the air, making it an incorrect answer.

“A staircase”

A staircase allows people to go up and down, but it itself is a physical object that does not change position.

More logic riddles →More hard riddles →Browse all riddles →