Question

water that has evaporated returns to the earth as
a condensation.
b sublimation.
c precipitation.
d surface runoff.

Explanation:

In the water cycle, when water evaporates (turns into vapor), it rises into the atmosphere. Then, through condensation, water vapor forms clouds. Eventually, the water returns to the Earth in the form of precipitation (such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail). Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water in the clouds (not the return to Earth). Sublimation is the transition from solid to gas (or vice - versa) skipping the liquid state, which is not relevant here. Surface runoff is water flowing on the land's surface after precipitation.

Answer:

C. precipitation