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the leeward side
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The downwind side of a mountain is called?
The downwind side of a mountain is called the leeward side. Another name for this side of the mountain is known as the rain shadow.
What is the downwind side of the river called?
leeward
Downwind of large mountain ranges there is less precipitation this drier zone is called?
The drier zone downwind of large mountain ranges is called a rain shadow area. This occurs as moist air rises over the windward side of the mountains, cools, and releases precipitation, leaving the leeward side drier due to descending air warming and inhibiting cloud formation.
What is the Lea side of a ship?
Leeward or Lee side is the downwind side or protected side of the vessel. This is opposite of the windward side, which is the unprotected side from the wind.
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.
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.
When wind creates a sand dune the sheltered side of the sand dune is what?
The side downwind of the prevailing wind direction.
Why does the wind go in the sail of a boat?
Actually, it foils around it, giving 'pull' on the downwind side of the sail.
When was Xavier Downwind born?
Xavier Downwind was born in 1891.
Do rain shadows blow in circular belts across Earth?
No, rain shadows are areas of decreased precipitation on the leeward side of mountains due to the blocking of moisture by the mountains. They do not blow in circular belts across the Earth; rather, they are localized phenomena influenced by the geography of the area.
Why is one side of the v longer than the other when birds fly?
Simple aerodynamics: the shorter leg of the "V" is upwind & the longer side is downwind. Usually.
When did Xavier Downwind die?
Xavier Downwind died on 1968-07-26.
