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What is the Opposite of leeward?
The opposite of leeward is windward, which refers to the direction from which the wind is coming. Windward is on the side of a ship, aircraft, or object facing the wind.
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.
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.
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 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 the windward or leeward side steeper on a sand dune?
The windward side of a sand dune is generally gentler and more gradual, while the leeward side is steeper. This steep slope on the leeward side, often referred to as the slip face, forms as sand is deposited on the windward side and then cascades down the leeward side due to gravity. As a result, the leeward side typically has a more pronounced angle of repose compared to the windward side.
Does a rain shadow occur on the windward or leeward side of a mountain?
leeward
What are the two sides called of mountain ranges?
The two sides of a mountain range are typically referred to as the windward side and the leeward side. The windward side faces the prevailing winds and receives more precipitation, while the leeward side is sheltered from the wind and tends to be drier.
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.
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.
Is the windward mountain side dry?
Actually the windward side has higher precipitation, the leeward side is a drier place
What happens to the windward side of a mountain?
it becomes a leeward.
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.
What is the Opposite of leeward?
The opposite of leeward is windward, which refers to the direction from which the wind is coming. Windward is on the side of a ship, aircraft, or object facing the wind.
