River Tees

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

• The river flows through northern England its source is near the pennies and it descends to eventually reach the north Sea at its mouth
• As it flows it moves past Stockton, Yarm and Middlesbrough

Question 2

Key features

Answer 2

• Shows a typical course structure with clearly defined upper Middle and lowered Course Catering
• flows through clearly defined V-shaped valley due to vertical erosion in the upper course
• Meanders continue in the lower course with large examples present near town of Yarm
• the upper course flows through the Pennines and includes the U.K.’s largest waterfall

Question 3

management

Answer 3

• Reservoir have been built at Caw Green and Grassholme to allow people to control the discharge of the river
• flood protection methods such as additional man-made levees have been installed to protect the town of Yarm
• Straightening cut off over the river occurred nest Stockton to speed up navigating along the river tease