Take care of me, I can give death, but without me life stops

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Disclaimer : This is my first riddle, so be nice please! Also, don't forget to give your opinion.

I am common, but very rare in some places,
I can be a huge place or a single drop.
Take care of me, I can give death,
but without me life stops.

What this riddle is talking about?

Nice Riddle but i have the Feeling i heard it before. If you thought of it by yourself... Godd Job.. But very easy — Cryol, Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 12:34
I'm newish here myself - about a week (current date 11 Aug 2015). It's really hard to make a balance between obvious, impossible and ambiguous. I would say that to experienced riddlers such as you will find here, yours tends towards the obvious end of the spectrum. However I like your formulation and wish you well - riddling is fun! — chasly - supports Monica, Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 12:39
Another thought. The big clue that gives it away is the phrase "a single drop". Most people immediately think of a drop of water. The problem would come if you replaced that with a less obvious phrase. Then the riddle would become ambiguous and you would get many plausible answers that didn't necessarily include the one you wanted. — chasly - supports Monica, Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 13:04
Thank you for the tips guys, I'll try to make a harder one soon :) — The random guy, Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 13:06

Deacon · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-11 12:29:13Z

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Water

I am common, but very rare in some places

Some places like the Great Lakes in the US have plenty of water, while the Sahara Desert is lacking.

I can be a huge place or a single drop

You can have an ocean or a drop of water

Take care of me, I can give death

You can drown

but without me life stops

All life on Earth requires water

answered Aug 11, 2015 at 12:27

Deacon

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$\begingroup$ Wow. That was very fast. Don't forget to give your opinion about this riddle :) $\endgroup$
– The random guy
Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 12:28
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$\begingroup$ Polluted water can also cause death if you drink it. $\endgroup$
– chasly - supports Monica
Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 12:36

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