EasyNature
"I am useless when closed and useful only when open. I protect you from above but I do not cover your feet. What am I?"
Answer
An Umbrella
Explanation
An umbrella must be opened to serve its purpose — a closed umbrella keeps nothing dry. It shields you from rain or sun from above, but leaves your feet exposed.
This is an easy riddle in the Nature category — Riddles about the natural world, animals, weather and geography.
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