Question

diffrentiate between windward side and leeward side

Answer 1

n the latter case, the windward side is that side of an island subject to the prevailing wind, and is thus the wetter side (see orographic precipitation). The leeward side is the side protected by the elevation of the island from the prevailing wind, and is typically the drier side of an island.

Answer 2

The windward side is the wetter side. The way I try to remember it is this way – the winds hang out and produce rain on the windward side.


The leeward side is the drier side or the side where the trade winds pass after they hit a mountain
As the wind blows across a mountain range, air rises and cools and clouds can form on the windward side. This is why windward sides of mountain ranges tend to get heavy precipitation. When the air sinks on the leeward side of the mountain range, it is usually much drier and warmer than it was to begin with.

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