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When water falls to the earth as rain or snow what process is occurring?
The process occurring when water falls to the earth as rain or snow is called precipitation. This is the release of water from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
When rain or snow falls down what is it called?
Rain, snow, and ice are three forms of precipitation, liquid or ice formed by the condensation of water vapor from the air.
Is there rain that falls on mars?
Although Mars does have some limited water vapor in its atmosphere and seasonal frost, there is no rain on Mars as we know it. The planet's thin atmosphere and cold temperatures prevent the formation of rain. Instead, any water present on Mars would likely fall as snow or ice.
What is water from snow or rain called?
Water from snow or rain is commonly referred to as precipitation. This water falls from the atmosphere in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Is snow rain?
No, snow and rain are two different forms of precipitation. Snow falls as frozen ice crystals, while rain falls as liquid water droplets. Snow forms when the temperature is cold enough for water vapor to freeze before it reaches the ground, whereas rain forms when water droplets combine and fall from clouds.
What does a rain gauge measures?
a rain gauge measures the amount of rain, snow, or any liquid that falls from the skyThe rain gauge measures the amount of water, snow or any liquid that falls from the sky, to view the water level
What is snow sleet rain or hail that falls to earth?
Precipitation
Is there snow or rain on another planet?
Maybe.....on Mars but not other planets
What word means both rain and snow?
Precipitation means snow, sleet or rain.
What determines whether precipitation falls a rain or snow?
The temperature of the air near the ground is the main factor in determining whether precipitation falls as rain or snow. If the temperature is above freezing, the precipitation will fall as rain. If the temperature is below freezing, the precipitation will fall as snow.
What does snow and rain have in common?
Snow and rain are both forms of precipitation that result from water vapor in the atmosphere condensing and falling to the ground. The primary difference between them is that snow falls as frozen ice crystals, while rain falls as liquid water droplets.
What is Snow sleet rain or hail that falls to Earth's surface?
Precipitation
