2006-12-24 04:16:12 · 5 answers · asked by RP 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
After living in Hawaii for 8 years, the side of the mountain facing the prevailing winds is the windward side. The islands have an Easterly prevailing trade wind which changes to Southerly during the winter (or Kona) season. For this reason, Kanehoe, HI is located on the windward (east) side of the island of Oahu, and Honolulu, HI is located on the leeward (west) side of the same island.
2006-12-24 15:27:44 · answer #1 · answered by John Sr. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windward is the direction from which the wind is blowing at the time in question.
The windward side is that side of a mountain, island or ship subject to the prevailing wind.
2006-12-24 14:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Country Hick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Windward side is more popular. But I think STOSS is the correct name for any mountain face that faces weathering actions more.
2006-12-24 19:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by saudipta c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windward
2006-12-24 04:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
windward
2006-12-24 04:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by glassnegman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋