Rain, a fundamental component of Earth's water cycle, describes liquid precipitation falling from atmospheric clouds. This natural phenomenon is crucial for...
Rain forms when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into tiny droplets or ice crystals, which then grow large enough to fall to Earth's surface due to gravity.
The main types include convective rain (from thunderstorms), orographic rain (from air rising over mountains), and frontal rain (from weather fronts).
Rain is vital for replenishing freshwater sources, supporting plant growth, sustaining ecosystems, and maintaining the balance of Earth's water cycle.
Acid rain is precipitation with elevated levels of hydrogen ions, caused by atmospheric pollution, primarily sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from human activities.