Distinctive Landscapes - River Tees Flashcards

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Cow green reservoir affect the River

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Slows down increases deposition
Soo less material for abrasion and attrition

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Cutting Meanders effect

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Concreted bays so that less erosion and no meander formation
They are now used for industrial use
Straight line so faster water speeds lower down in the course

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Effect of Tees Barrage

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Change the water depth so can regulate water flow and prevent flooding hence deposition
Decreases levees and increases transportation

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4
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High Force Waterfall facts

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Whinstone
Sandstone
21m high
undercutting
Overhang
Material for erosion

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5
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Stockton on Tees facts

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1995
£54 million
stopped flooding and investments in local areas increased

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