Water returns to Earth as precipitation—rain, snow, or other moisture. Precipitation requires ice or liquid water. Water vapor can change into tiny ice crystals or drops of water when the air gets cold enough. Clouds are collections of tiny ice crystals or water droplets.
When the ice crystals or drops of water in a cloud get heavy enough, they fall to Earth as precipitation. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of precipitation. Most precipitation falls into the oceans and goes right back into storage.
When the ice crystals or drops of water in a cloud get heavy enough, they fall to Earth as precipitation. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of precipitation. Most precipitation falls into the oceans and goes right back into storage.
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