River Tees # Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the River tees?
A
Northern England
2
Q
How long is river Tees?
A
137km long
3
Q
What is the source of the River Tees?
A
Pennine Hills
4
Q
What is the mouth of the River Tees?
A
North Sea
5
Q
What landforms are found in the upper course of the River Tees?
A
- Waterfall called high force. There is a 21m fall into a plunge pool below. High force is the UK’s largest
waterfall by volume when in full flow - The top of high force is formed from igneous rock called Whinstone, which is more resistant than the limestone underneath.
- High force is a visitor attraction, with many walking paths around the site. There is a local hotel.
6
Q
What landforms are found in the middle course of the River Tees?
A
- As the River Tees starts to erode sideways (lateral erosion), it forms meanders.
- These can be identified in the middle course near Barnard Castle.
7
Q
What landforms are found in the lower course of the River Tees?
A
- Yarm, there are large meanders which have formed ox-bow lakes.
- There are levees here that have formed when the river has flooded.
- The River Tees has a very large
estuary with mudflats and sandbanks which supports wildlife in the area. Sites such as Seal Sands are protected areas.
