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What has roots as nobody sees, Is taller than trees Up, up it goes, And yet never grows?

Illustration for riddle: What has roots as nobody sees,
Is taller than trees
Up, up it goes,
And yet never grows?
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Common Wrong Answers

“Tree”

A tree has visible roots and does grow taller over time, which contradicts the clues in the riddle.

“Sky”

The sky does not have roots and is not a physical object that can be measured in height like a mountain.

“Building”

While a building can be tall, it does not have roots and is not a natural formation like a mountain.