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Condensed water vapour falls back to the Earth in various forms. This process is called as _______.

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Condensation
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Precipitation
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Evaporation
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Precipitation
When cloud particles become too heavy to remain suspended in the air, then condensed water vapor falls back to the Earth in various forms. This process is called as precipitation. Precipitation is very important for the life forms on the Earth. The different forms of precipitation are:
  • Rain
  • Drizzle
  • Snow
  • Hail
  • Sleet

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