Ahypothesis which appears to be verified by multiple experiments and/or researchers may become a what? principle, working hypothesis, law, or theory

Answer is: theory.

Theory is a tested,unifying explanation for a set of verified facts.

Theory is a system of explanations that ties together a lot of facts.

Hypothesis is a suggested explanation for an observable phenomenon.

Steps of the scientific method:

1) ask a question about something that is observed.

2) do background research.

3) construct a hypothesis, an attempt to answer questions with an explanation that can be tested.

4) test of hypothesis.

5) analyze collected data and draw a conclusion.

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.