river tees

Question 1

where does it begin

Answer 1

pennines

Question 2

how long is it

Answer 2

85 miles

Question 3

where does it flow to

Answer 3

north sea

Question 4

what is happening in the upper course

Answer 4

open moor land and rough grazing of sheep
number of reservoirs built to provide water to the industrial cities to the east (cow green)
steep valley sides and the river is fast flowing (erosion

Question 5

waterfall river tees

Answer 5

one of the highest waterfalls in england
created by the river flowing over the layers of soft and hard rock

Question 6

what is happening in the middle course

Answer 6

meanders are major features (yarm)
flood plain either side of the river is very fertile and therefore is used for agriculture
settlement in yarm first developed within the meanders for defensive reasons

Question 7

what is happening in the lower course

Answer 7

lots of deposition
the land use either side is industrial, oil refineries, steel works
wide and deep channel
pollution has become a problem due to the industry