The process in which water has condensed in the atmosphere and falls back to Earth is known as _____.
A)transpiration
B)evaporation
C)precipitation
D)condensation
E)infiltration

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Precipitation is the process in which water has condensed in the atmosphere and falls back to Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air, evaporation is the process by which water changes from liquid to gas, condensation is the process by which water vapor changes into visible water droplets or ice crystals, and infiltration is the process by which water seeps into the soil.

The Process in Which Water Has Condensed in the Atmosphere