Riddle

You can feel me but, I can't feel you. I can uproot trees and tear roofs off their houses. Yet, I can make a Baby sleep and be gentle. I can howl and whisper. I can spread and stop fires. I can toss boats and help them glide too. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A storm
B.A hurricane
C.A tornado
D.I am the wind.
Hint: It's a 4-word phrase with 10 letters, starting with "I".

Answer

I am the wind.

Why this is the answer

Wind can be destructive (uprooting trees) or gentle (lulling a baby to sleep), and it can fan flames or blow them out, matching every contrasting clue.

This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Medium.

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