On average, how long does it take from when rain falls to the surface to return to the sky to make new rain?

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2007-05-05 02:27:37 · 3 answers · asked by cherryblossomgirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

As long as it takes the rain to evaporate

2007-05-05 03:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by pico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

as it dries up so it evaporates and makes more rain

2007-05-05 09:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

well it falls then it has to make its way back to the ocean then back in to the sky i would say at least 15000 years to 20000 years,

2007-05-05 09:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by milldoc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋