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प्रश्न
Distinguish between Windward side and Leeward side.
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
| S.No. | Windward side | Leeward side |
| (i) | The windward side of a mountain which faces the prevailing wind. | The Leeward side of the mountain is the side sheltered from the wind. |
| (ii) | It receives heavy rainfall. | It receives very less rainfall. |
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Rainfall and It's Types
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