Deposition of moisture from the atmosphere on the earth's surface is called __________.

sublimation

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precipitation

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condensation

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B precipitation
Through the continuous process of condensation, the condensed particles grow in size. They are called water droplets or ices droplets. Due to the force of gravity, these droplets are formed are forced to come down and it is called precipitation. Precipitated moisture falling on the ground takes various forms it can be rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, hail, etc.

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