River Wye Flashcards
1
Q
source
A
plylimon hills, Wales
2
Q
length
A
210km
5th longest in uk
3
Q
upper course
A
flows over impermeable shale=cant absorb water
bogs on limestone areas
rapids of hard soft rock
v shape valleys
salmon fishing
4
Q
middle course
A
runs through Rhayader
nature waterfalls turned to rapids
used to canoe
5
Q
lower course
A
runs through Hereford
flood plains and meanders
farming
6
Q
urbanisation
A
200,000 people live there+ Hereford
9000 homes at risk of flooding
7
Q
quarrying
A
quarry for limestone=speeds up water
8
Q
deforestation
A
trees where cut down for ship building
