The process by which the water droplets from the clouds return to the Earth's surface is known as .

evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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distillation

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The correct option is C precipitation
The water vapour in the atmosphere condenses to form clouds. When clouds become heavier, the water droplets fall down. This process is called precipitation. This water flows back into rivers, streams and other water bodies to complete the water cycle.

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