Question

1. how can storms be important to nature? (list one reason).

___________ from storms helps drive the water cycle.
___________ create large waves on bodies of water and churn up lakes and rivers which is helpful for marine life.

Explanation:

1. Precipitation (rain, snow from storms) is a key input to the water cycle, replenishing surface and groundwater.
2. Strong winds associated with storms generate large waves, which mix water bodies and support marine life by circulating nutrients and oxygen.

Answer:

1. Precipitation
2. Strong winds