Geography
Answer
The process by which products of condensation, water droplets, ice crystals, sleet, etc., fall to ground is known as precipitation.
The three forms of precipitation are-
Rain — It is the most common form of precipitation. Raindrops of smaller size and less intensity are known as drizzle.
Snow — Water droplets which rise higher and freeze on account of drop in temperature is called snow. Snowfall usually occurs in winters in cold climates or on high mountains.
Hail — Sometimes, vertical air currents may push water droplets or ice particles higher. They form into solid ice and fall as hail. Hailstones cause great damage to crops.
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