Final answer:
Water entering the atmosphere through condensation is false; condensation actually transforms water vapor into liquid water. Evaporation is the process through which water becomes water vapor and then enters the atmosphere.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that water enters the atmosphere when it condenses is false. In fact, condensation is the process in which water vapor in the atmosphere cools down and changes into liquid water. This can be observed when water vapor forms dew on grass, creates fog, or accumulates on the outside of a cold beverage glass. The process by which water enters the atmosphere is called evaporation (or sublimation in the case of ice turning directly into vapor). When the water vapor rises, cools, and condenses, it can form clouds. If these water droplets within the clouds become heavy enough, they fall back to the earth as precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, or hail)