How can light be emitted from an atom in ground state

When electrons absorb energy they are able to move from their ground states up to excited states. An example of this is when you light a match. The molecules of the matchstick are in its ground state. When you flick it on the ground or anything hard, it causes its molecules to move into the excited state and thus causing fire.

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.