River Case Study

Question 1

Bi of river

Answer 1

85 miles in length

Drains an area of 710 square miles

Question 2

Upper course features

Answer 2

Higher run off as v shaped valley
Haig rainfall good supply to tributary
Famous high waterfall
Gorges etc at low force

Question 3

Middle course

Answer 3

Clear widening and meandering
Meanders cut off in 19th century
Lateral erosion sides became less steep

Question 4

Lower course

Answer 4

Urbanised large population 
Important wildlife e.g seals birds
Ox bow lakes
Mouth North Sea
Huge water sports complex

Question 5

How have they managed the river

Answer 5

Cow green resovoir to supply industries along coast
Straighten up river for easier navigation for industries
Flood protection schemes in yam