Hawaii Climate

From which general direction do Hawaii’s trade winds often blow?

• Northeast
• Southwest
• Due west only
• Due south only

What does windward mean on a Hawaiian island?

• Facing away from all wind
• Always below sea level
• Located under a volcano
• Facing the prevailing wind

What does leeward mean?

• Facing directly into the prevailing wind
• Surrounded by freshwater
• Located only at a summit
• Sheltered from the prevailing wind

Which side of a Hawaiian mountain often receives more trade-wind rain?

• Leeward side
• Every slope equally
• Only the underwater side
• Windward side

What weather can occur on Hawaii’s highest mountains?

• Snow
• Year-round desert heat
• Permanent tropical ocean temperatures
• Only warm rain