Question

multiple-choice question when water returns to the earths surface, it is called precipitation runoff evaporation condensation

Explanation:

Precipitation is the process by which water in the atmosphere (in the form of rain, snow, sleet, etc.) returns to the Earth's surface. Runoff is water flowing on the surface after precipitation. Evaporation is water turning into vapor. Condensation is vapor turning into liquid or solid.

Answer:

Precipitation