Rain falls down.

Meaning: This sentence describes the process of rain falling from the sky to the ground.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from the sky. It is made up of tiny drops of water. When it falls, we say it is raining. Down means towards the ground or a lower position.

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Water drops from the sky.

Meaning: This means that water is coming from the clouds in the sky and falling to the ground.

Choice of Words: Water is the liquid that makes up rain. Drops means to fall in small amounts. Sky is the space above the earth where clouds and the sun are. When you put them together, "Water drops from the sky" describes the movement of rain from the clouds to the ground.

Precipitation descends from the atmosphere.

Meaning: This is a more scientific way to say that water is coming from the clouds and falling to the ground.

Choice of Words: Precipitation is a general term for water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, and hail. Descends means to move downwards. Atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the earth. When you put them together, "Precipitation descends from the atmosphere" describes the movement of water from the clouds to the ground.

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