Precipitation is a crucial part of the water cycle, where water in the atmosphere condenses and falls to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
There are several types of precipitation:
Precipitation forms when water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere grow in size and become heavy enough to fall to the ground. This process occurs through condensation and coalescence.
Several factors can affect the type and amount of precipitation in a given area, including:
Here are some key points to remember about precipitation: