24) Most of the precipitation that falls onto Earth's surface . A) is already unusable because of acid rain B) evaporates back into the atmosphere C) either runs off to form rivers or filters down into underground aquifers D) falls in the form of ice or snow E) is taken up by plants or other organisms

C) either runs off to form rivers or filters down into underground aquifers

Explanation:Precipitation is any form of moisture which falls to the earth. This includes rain, snow, hail and sleet. Precipitation occurs when water vapour cools. When the air reaches saturation point (also known as condensation point and dew point) the water vapour condenses and forms tiny droplets of water.

In meteorology, precipitation is any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapour that falls under gravity from clouds. The main forms of precipitation include drizzle, rain, sleet, snow, ice pellets, graupel and hail. ... Short, intense periods of rain in scattered locations are called "showers."