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The leeward and windward islands north of south America are part of what island group?
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What is a windward island?
A windward island refers to an island that is located to the east of prevailing winds. These islands typically receive more rainfall and have lush vegetation compared to leeward islands located to the west. Examples include islands in the eastern Caribbean such as Martinique and Barbados.
Which of these is a Windward Island?
the leeward and windward island north of south America are part of
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
Which islands make up the Lesser Antilles?
The Lesser Antilles include the smaller islands of the Caribbean - the Virgin Islands and the Windward Island and Leeward Island.
Islands facing away from the northern trade winds are known as the?
The Windward Islands face away from the northern trade winds. The Leeward Islands are so named as they also face downwind from the Windward Island.
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.
What islands groups comprise the West Indies?
The "Leeward Islands" (northerly portion from the British Virgin Islands to Dominica) and the "Windward Islands" (southerly portion from Martinque to Trinidad). These islands, located in the Caribbean Sea, are collectively referred to as "The Lesser Antilles". The Greater Antilles, The Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. The Bahamas, The Greater Antilles, And the Lesser Antilles. The Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Leeward. These are all the island groups: Windward Islands, Leeward Islands, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles and the Netherland Antilles.
Is the capital of Puerto Rico on the leeward ofr windward side of the island?
Unknown to man
What is the island east of Martinique?
the windward islands
What two island chains form the east boundary of the Caribbean sea?
The Lesser Antilles and the Virgin Islands form the east boundary of the Caribbean Sea.
What side is leeward?
The side that is downwind. The leeward side of an island is usually calmer, sunnier, and dryer than the windward coast.
What is leeward-side?
The side that is downwind. The leeward side of an island is usually calmer, sunnier, and dryer than the windward coast.
