Question

1. water which returns from the atmosphere to earths surface as rain or snow is called

a. evaporation.
b. transpiration.
c. condensation.
d. precipitation.

Explanation:

Evaporation is water turning to vapor. Transpiration is water loss from plants. Condensation is vapor turning to liquid. Precipitation is water falling from atmosphere to surface as rain, snow etc.

Answer:

D. precipitation