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How does the total amount of global precipitation compare to the total amount of global evaporation?

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They are equal. Over time, the average humidity is constant. The water cycle, by which water evaporates and then precipitates, is continuous and balanced. This is necessary. Otherwise, the earth would get progressively more humid (or less).

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