what is the difference between the leeward and windward islands?
exists and is an alternate of . The difference is that windward gets more rain, is wetter, and is the side of the mountain that is closest to the ocean. On the other hand the leeward is the farthest from shore and is drier but still gets rain.
Actually Dusty.... The leeward side extends all the way to Koko Head (encompasssing Pearl Harbor, Honolulu to Hawaii Kai). By definition. Windward is the side of an island where the predominant wind travels from the sea onto the island. Leeward is the side of an island where the predominant wind travels from the interior of the island to the sea. In practice on Oahu.
The Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands are part of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. The Windward Islands are southeastern islands of the Caribbean. Theyâre called the Windward Islands because theyâre exposed to the wind (âwindwardâ) of the northeast trade winds (northeasterlies). Martinique.
Theyâre called the Windward Islands because theyâre exposed to the wind (âwindwardâ) of the northeast trade winds (northeasterlies). Windward and Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles The Windward Islands include. The Leeward Islands are the northwestern islands of the Lesser Antilles. Theyâre called the Leeward Islands because theyâre away from the wind (âleeâ).