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Tokyo is in leeward slope.
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Why is one side of a sand dune is different from the other side?
In general, most dunes have a windward side and a leeward side. The windward side is the side on which wind strikes the dune, leeward is the opposite side. The force of the wind will affect the sand on the windward side differently from the leeward side.
Which side of the mountain is considered windward?
It is the sloped side of a mountain that is colder and gets more rain. Why? Because the leeward side is the opposite of the windward side and is also dryer because when the clouds climb the mountain range (windward side) they loses all their water so there is none left for the leeward side.
On the windward side of the mountain you would expect what?
The windward side of the mountain has most of the precipitation. This happens because it gets colder the higher you go. As the air cools off, it reaches its dew point temperature,and the moisture in the air condenses to form clouds, and eventually rain, or snow.
What is the difference between the climate on the windward side and the leeward side?
there will be a lower air pressure on the windward side causing more storms and a greater humidity
Meaning of leeward?
Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship., The lee side; the lee., Toward the lee.
Which side of a mountain is cooler windward or leeward?
leeward
Where is more vegetation on the leeward side or the windward side?
on the leeward side
Is Vancouver Canada on the windward side or leeward side of mountains?
Windward
How does the climate on the leeward side of a mountain differ from the climate on the windward side of a mountain?
The climate on the leeward side of a mountain differs from that on the windward side mostly in
Why is one side of a sand dune is different from the other side?
In general, most dunes have a windward side and a leeward side. The windward side is the side on which wind strikes the dune, leeward is the opposite side. The force of the wind will affect the sand on the windward side differently from the leeward side.
Does a rain shadow occur on the windward or leeward side of a mountain?
leeward
What is windward and leeward side?
I do not know what you are talking about but here is some basic information about Leeward and Windward. Windward and leeward are two opposite words used on boats. Windward is the direction from which the wind is blowing at the time in question. Leeward is the direction downwind from the point of reference. Windward = the direction that the wind is coming from Leeward = the direction that the wind is going I hope you can figure out the answer from there I am sorry I don't know what you are talking about.
Is the windward mountain side dry?
Actually the windward side has higher precipitation, the leeward side is a drier place
Why does the leeward side of a range have a dry climate?
As air moves from the windward side to the leeward side, it loses moisture.
Why does the leeward side of the range have a dry climate?
As air moves from the windward side to the leeward side, it loses moisture.
How does the rainfall differ on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain-?
Rainfall on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain differ in the amount, whereby the windward side receives more rainfall.
What happens to the windward side of a mountain?
it becomes a leeward.
