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What is Precipitation? When you see rain or snow fall from above, you’re watching precipitation in action! Where does precipitation come from and why does it fall in different forms? Liquid or Solid Precipitation happens when water falls down to Earth’s surface. This water might be in a liquid or solid state. Rain = liquid Hail = solid Part of the Water Cycle The water cycle is what moves Earth’s water around the planet to places where plants, animals and humans can use it. Precipitation is one of four main parts of the water cycle. Evaporation: Liquid turns to gas. Transpiration: Water from plants turns to gas. Condensation: Gas cools and turns to liquid water or ice. Droplets condense on particles in the air, creating a cloud. Precipitation: Water falls in a liquid or solid state. Takes Many Shapes Rain and snow are probably the most well known types of precipitation, but there are others. The temperature of the cloud and the air between the cloud and the ground create different kind...