Question

difference between leeward side and windward side

Answer 1

Windward side
1.Receives the winds
2.Receives precipitation
3.Has more vegetation
4.Does not offer much protection to vessels from winds


Leeward side
1.Mountains block the winds from blowing to this side
2.Are dry and receive very less precipitation
3.Has lesser vegetation as compared to the windward side
4.Offers better anchorage to vessels

Answer 2

Leeward side is the dry side which does not receive rainfall because the moisture winds are blocked by the mountains.

Windward side is the side which receives rainfall (abundant or scanty, but it receives rainfall)