Biology

The correct answer is: C.condenses then precipitates.

Explanation:

Water vapor in the air can return to Earth through the following process:

1.Condensation: Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and changes back into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, forming clouds.

2.Precipitation: When these droplets or ice crystals grow large enough and the clouds become too heavy to support them, the water falls to the Earth's surface as precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, etc.).

This is a key part of the water cycle, where water continuously moves through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.