River tees and Jubilee river case studies Flashcards
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1
Q
River tees
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Cow green reservoir - releases water when precipitation is low
Ox-bow lakes at Portrackmersh- straightened for transport in 1810.
Tees barrage - built for flood control
Tees estuary - 22 miles inland. Seals sand is a mudflat.
2
Q
Jubilee river - what is it
A
Flood relief channel for the river Thames
11.7km long
£330m
3
Q
Jubilee river social issues
A
Maidenhead and Etons wealthy properties are protected however less affluent areas down stream like Wraysbury aren’t.
It is isn’t fully navigable for leisure activities because there are weirs.
4
Q
Jubilee river economic issues
A
expensive - £330 million
Upkeep is expensive
5
Q
Jubilee river environmental issues
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weirs look unattractive and allow algae to grow on them
habitats destroyed around them.
