Which form of precipitation would you predict when you see a cloud shaped like a column in the sky during the summer at an above freezing temperature? Heavy rain and hail
Light rain, sleet, and snow
Heavy snow and strong winds
Clear skies with no precipitation

why is arctic sea ice important? arctic sea ice keeps the polar regions cool and moderate global climate. sea ice has a bright surface; 80 percent of the sunlight that strikes it is reflected back into space. as sea ice melts in the summer, it exposes the dark ocean surface.