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The leeward and windward islands north of south America are part of what is called?
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They are apart of the Leeward Antilles.
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The Windward and Leeward islands north of South America are part of what is called the?
They are apart of the Leeward Antilles.
The Leeward and Windward islands north of South America are part of what is called the?
They are part of the Lesser Antilles.
What is a windward island?
In a group of islands, the windward islands are the ones that are farther upwind, according to the prevailing winds. The islands downwind are called leeward islands.
The leeward and windward islands north of south America are part of the island group called the blank in the west indies?
The Lesser Antilles source: DG
what are the two groups that the lesser Antilles are divided into?
The Lesser Antilles are a chain of islands located in the Caribbean Sea, east of Central and South America. The islands are divided into two main groups: the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands. The Windward Islands are located to the north and east of the Lesser Antilles, and include the islands of Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. These islands are called the Windward Islands because they are located on the windward side of the Lesser Antilles, which means that they are more exposed to the prevailing easterly winds and tend to receive more rainfall as a result. The Leeward Islands are located to the south and west of the Lesser Antilles, and include the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Dominica, Saint Martin, and the British and US Virgin Islands. These islands are called the Leeward Islands because they are located on the leeward side of the Lesser Antilles, which means that they are sheltered from the prevailing winds and tend to be drier than the Windward Islands. Both the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands are home to a diverse range of cultures, languages, and landscapes, and are popular destinations for tourists seeking beautiful beaches, tropical weather, and a rich history and culture.
What are he islands that stretch from Florida to Venezuela?
the so-called "leeward" islands. Together with the so-called 'windward' islands further east they form the Caribbean islands.
What are the two sides of the mountain called?
windward and leeward side(:
What are the leeward and windward called?
Sides of a mountain/ship/hill.
What are the two sides called of mountain ranges?
windward and leeward side(:
What is the side of the mountain facing the wind?
The side of a mountain facing away from wind is the leeward, drier side, called the rain shadow.Leeward SlopesThe sheltered side of a mountain is known as the 'lee' side, or leeward slopes.The leeward side of a mountain has very little wind and a dry climate. This is called the mountain's rain shadow. In the northern hemisphere, this is usually the eastern side of the mountain. Leeward means the side which the wind doesn't blow on. The opposite is windward, which is the side of the mountain that the wind blows against.Its the Rain Shadow.
Which of the leeward islands in the Caribbean is a UK territory?
As per Wikipedia The Leeward Islands /ˈliːwərd/ are a group of islands situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. On a map, they start with the Virgin Islands east of Puerto Rico and reach southeast to Dominica. In English, the term Leeward Islands refers to the northern islands of the Lesser Antilles chain. The more southerly part of this chain, starting with Martinique, is called the Windward Islands.
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.
