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Precipitation that does not reach the ground is called 'virga'. If it does reach the ground, it's called 'praecipitatio'.

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Precipitation that sinks into the ground is called?

Precipitation that sinks into the ground is called Groundwater.


What do you call rain that falls but does not reach the earth?

rain that evaporates before touching earth is called virga.


What is water called when it falls to the ground?

When water falls to the ground, it is called precipitation, which can take the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.


What is the name of rain that falls but does not reach the ground?

The rain that falls but does not reach the ground is called virga. Virga appears as streaks or wisps of precipitation hanging beneath clouds but evaporates before reaching the surface due to dry air below.


What is water stored in the aquifer called?

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Percipitation occurs at the point where?

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What stage of a thunderstorm does precipitation fall?

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What is it called when water droplets fall to the ground as rain snow sleet or hail?

It is called precipitation.


What is all moisture that returns to earth called?

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What happens when precipitation infiltrates the ground?

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