Do you mean "have an effect"?
Of course, they can. Just ask residents in Chicago, Cleveland, and Toronto!
Here's an example:
http://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=lake+effect+snow
how can a lake have an affect on the community?
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They can make money through tourism - if it's a particularly scenic lake.
They can also make money if there are fish present in the lake. People can be charged for fishing in the lake or the people of the community can fish for a living.
They can also make money if there are fish present in the lake. People can be charged for fishing in the lake or the people of the community can fish for a living.
A lake, even a small one, has recreational opportunities: boating, water skiing, swimming, as well as fishing. The Great Lakes and other large lakes also provide water transportation (shipping).
Having lived most of my life within 40 miles of Lake Michigan, I know it moderates the temperatures and also produces lake-effect snow.
Weather is affected by very large lakes like the Great Lakes, but not so much by smaller ones, even Tahoe or Champlain don't affect the weather as much, and certainly not Lake Springfield (man-made) or Cedar Lake at Marcellus. I hope this brainstorming is helpful to our student here!
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