Long Profile Of The River Tees Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the source?
A
In the Pennines (893m above sea level)
2
Q
How high is the tallest waterfall in the Tees
A
21 meters high
3
Q
Why is there a lot of surface rub off in the upper course?
A
Steep V Shapes Valleys
Impermeable rock
4
Q
Why were the meanders cut off?
A
Easier for boats to travel through the Tees
5
Q
Why does the channel widen in the middle course?
A
Due to lateral erosion
6
Q
How long is the Tees?
A
85miles
7
Q
What town is next to the lower course of the Tees
A
Yarn
8
Q
What features are in the lower course of the estuary?
A
- Ox Bow lakes due the meanders cut off
- Natural Levees formed due to silt build up
- Wide Mudflat and Tees Estuary
9
Q
What is the estuary caused?
A
Development of a huge water sports complex
Tees Barrage
