Which term describes the side opposite the wind direction?

• A. The windward side
• B. Leeward side
• C. The leeward edge
• D. The opposite side of the wind direction

Answer: (B)

The term leeward side describes the side away from the wind direction. When wind hits an object, the side facing the wind is the windward side, and the opposite side—where the air flows past and is less direct—is the leeward side. This distinction matters in practical contexts like how a building or a mountain shelter or guides smoke and rain, with the leeward side typically experiencing less direct wind exposure. While “windward side” refers to the facing side, and “the opposite side of the wind direction” is a descriptive phrase, the standard, precise term used is leeward side.