River landforms- Tees Flashcards

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How many months is there snow on the ground at the source

River tees

A

3 months

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Where is its source

River tees

A

893m above sea level in the Pennines

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How many times more rainfall is there at the source compared to lower down the tees

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3x

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What is the water fall called

River tees

A

High Force

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How tall is high force

A

25m

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What is the cap rock called

River tees

A

Whinsill

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What is the less resistant rock called

River tees

A

Shales

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What type of flow happens at meanders

A

Helicoidal flow

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What is the town called inside the meander

River tees

A

Yarm

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