Question

water in the atmosphere typically returns to the surface of the earth through the formation of clouds and precipitation. this means that the cycling of water from the atmosphere to the hydrosphere would be most likely to cause
a. hot weather.
b. dry weather.
c. cold weather.
d. rainy weather.

Explanation:

The question describes water moving from the atmosphere to Earth's surface via cloud formation and precipitation. Precipitation refers to water falling from clouds, which includes rain. The other options do not align with this process: hot/dry weather involves little atmospheric water movement to the surface, and cold weather does not directly result from this water cycling step.

Answer:

D. rainy weather.