Multiple choice general knowledge

My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick Fat, I am slow Wind is my foe.

  1. A candle

  2. Diesel

  3. petrol

  4. wax

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The riddle describes a candle perfectly: life measured in hours (burning time), serves by being devoured (consumed by flame), thin candles burn quickly while thick ones burn slowly, and wind extinguishes it ('foe').