Define leeward and windward side of mountain range with the help of a labelled diagram
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Windward side of the Mountain :
1. The side of the mountain which faces the moisture laden wind is called windward side mountain.
2. This side of the mountain gets heavy rainfall, (e.g) Mumbai on the west coast.
Leaward side of the Mountain :
1. The other side of the mountain which does not face the moisture laden is called leeward mountain.
2. This side of the mountain may not get the rainfall, (e.g) Pune.
1. The side of the mountain which faces the moisture laden wind is called windward side mountain.
2. This side of the mountain gets heavy rainfall, (e.g) Mumbai on the west coast.
Leaward side of the Mountain :
1. The other side of the mountain which does not face the moisture laden is called leeward mountain.
2. This side of the mountain may not get the rainfall, (e.g) Pune.
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Windward' is the side of an island where the prevailing wind comes to the island from the sea.The side of the mountain facing the wind laden with moisture is called the windward side mountain.Heavy rainfall gets to this side of the mountain. Example: Mumbai on the west coast.
Leeward" is the side of an island where the predominant wind travels from the interior of the island to the sea. Leeward mountain is named the other side of the mountain that does not face the laden moisture. Heavy rainfall gets to this side of the mountain.Example: Pune.
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