VIRTUAL STREAM VISIT: Native Stream Ecosystem
1. Stream Locations
c) Which islands are high enough to capture the rain clouds that create streams?
d) On what side of the islands are most of the streams located and why?
Note: The Windward sides of the islands are generally the eastern and northern portions of each island, which bear the full brunt of the southwesterly trade winds. The Leeward sides of the islands are generally the western and southern portions of the islands, which is sheltered from the southwesterly trade winds.
To answer these questions, go to the Hawaii Stream Reseach Center web site, click on each of the islands, and make your observations.