Question

what happens during precipitation in the water cycle?
water vapor cools and forms clouds in the atmosphere.
water droplets become heavy and fall to earth as rain or snow.
water changes from liquid to gas and rises into the air.
water changes directly from ice to vapor without melting.

Explanation:

Precipitation in the water cycle is when water droplets in clouds become heavy enough and fall to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. The first option describes condensation (water vapor cooling to form clouds). The third option is evaporation (water changing from liquid to gas). The fourth option is sublimation (ice to vapor). Only the second option correctly describes precipitation.

Answer:

Water droplets become heavy and fall to Earth as rain or snow.