Because water vapor in the air condenses into liquid in certain conditions, and becomes too heavy to be kept aloft by updrafts. It then falls as rain.
This is the "precipitation" portion of the water cycle, which is followed by interception/runoff, evaporation and transpiration, then condensation.
2007-10-09 03:19:23
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answered by JLynes 5
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It is a part of the nature's way of maintaining the water cycle in the world.Evaporation, condensation, precipitation etc., are part of the water cycle over the earth.
2007-10-11 04:24:25
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answered by Arasan 7
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WATER VAPOUR IS EVAPORATED FROM THE SEA BY THE SUN TO FORM CLOUDS, WHEN CLOUDS MEET WARM AIR IT RAINS.
2007-10-09 10:25:31
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answered by Anonymous
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If you live in Spain it falls mainly on the plain, but in the UK. it falls mainly on your head
2007-10-09 10:33:31
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answered by Anonymous
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I have a feeling that you live in England.
lol
2007-10-09 10:21:04
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answered by Anonymous
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