Science / Marine Biology / Windward [Side]: The side of an island that faces a persistent wind MORE
Science / Weather / Upwind: The direction from which the wind is blowing. Also the windward side of an object. The opposite of the downwind or leeward side. MORE
Science / Marine Biology / Leeward: The side of an island opposite from the one facing a persistent wind MORE
Science / Weather / Rain Shadow: Also referred to as a precipitation shadow, it is the region on the lee side of a mountain or similar barrier where the precipitation is less than on the windward side. For example, the relatively dry MORE