Case Studies Flashcards
what is the name of the river management scheme?
the river tees
where is the river tees located?
in the north east of england
source in the north pennnies
flows into the north sea
what are the types of river management techniques used in the river tees?
river straightening
dams and embankment
what is the name of an erosional river landform?
Niagara falls
where is Niagara falls located?
on the border of New York and Canada
how was Niagara falls created?
melted glaciers form lakes which run off a mountain
what attracts people for Niagara falls?
beauty
historical significance- America and Canada
what is the name of the flood relief channel?
Jubilee river
where is the Jubilee river located?
south east of england
how was the Jubilee river created
funded by the environmental agency
largest artificial channel
what does the Jubilee river do?
created to take overflowed water from the river Thames
what is a social benefit to the Jubilee river?
protects properties from being damaged
what is a social disadvantage to the Jubilee river?
very dangerous to cross
what is a economic benefit to the Jubilee river?
without small businesses would lose money if they cant open due to flooding
what is a economic disadvantage to the Jubilee river?
the most expensive flood scheme in the UK
what is an environmental benefit to the Jubilee river?
fields aren’t distrubed
what is an environmental disadvantage to the Jubilee river?
very ugly
