Question

what happens during precipitation in the water cycle? water changes directly from ice to vapor without melting. water changes from liquid to gas and rises into the air. water vapor cools and forms clouds in the atmosphere. water droplets become heavy and fall to earth as rain or snow.

Explanation:

Precipitation in the water - cycle occurs when water droplets in clouds become too heavy and fall to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. The first option describes sublimation, the second describes evaporation, and the third describes condensation.

Answer:

Water droplets become heavy and fall to Earth as rain or snow.