Which side is the windward side?

• A. The side facing the wind
• B. The side opposite the wind
• C. The roof
• D. The base

Answer: (A)

The windward side is the surface that faces the oncoming wind. This means the area of the object that the wind hits first. Therefore, the choice describing the side facing the wind is the right one. If the wind is coming from the north, the north-facing side is windward, while the opposite side is leeward. The roof or base aren’t inherently windward unless they happen to face the wind direction, but windward is defined by facing the wind, not by being a specific part like the roof or base.