I am completely transparent when I am born, but when I grow old and thick, I turn as white as a ghost.
Ice
This riddle follows the life cycle of frozen water, starting from a clear puddle to a thick winter sheet. Thin layers allow light to pass right through them, while heavy frost and packed crystals scatter light and appear opaque. Tracking the physical transformation of water helps you deduce the correct answer.
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