Question

When precipitation comes down to the earth in the liquid form, it is called

• A. Cloud
• B. Rain
• C. Snow
• D. Water

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• Precipitation is part of the water cycle.
• In the water cycle, water from oceans, lakes, swamps, rivers, plants can turn into water vapor.
• Water vapor condenses into millions of tiny droplets that form clouds.
• Clouds lose their water as rain or snow, which is called precipitation.
• When precipitation comes down to the earth in liquid form, it is called rain.
• People rely on precipitation for fresh water to drink, bath, and irrigate crops for food.

So the correct answer is option B.