Question

which led to the formation of oceans after water on earths surface evaporated?
the sun released a strong burst of water vapor.
as earth cooled, water in the atmosphere condensed.
materials collided due to strong gravitational forces.
the ozone layer formed to protect against harmful uv ray exposure.

Explanation:

When Earth cooled, water vapor in the atmosphere condensed. This condensed water fell back to the surface as rain, filling depressions and forming oceans. The sun does not release bursts of water - vapor in the context of ocean - formation. Material collisions due to gravity are related to planet formation, not ocean formation after evaporation. The formation of the ozone layer is not related to the formation of oceans after evaporation.

Answer:

As Earth cooled, water in the atmosphere condensed.