Section C: Physical Landscapes in the UK Flashcards

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1
Q

Where is the River Tees found?

A

The River Tees is in the north-east of
England

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2
Q

Name 2 towns/cities that the river passes through

A

Darlington & Middlesbrough

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3
Q

What is the name of the waterfall on the River Tees?
How tall is it?

A

High Force - it has a height of 21m

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4
Q

What two types of rock make up High Force
waterfall? Which is the most resistant?

A

Igneous ‘Winstone’ Rock (High
resistance)
Limestone (Low resistance)

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5
Q

What is special about the area of High Force
waterfall?

A

It is part of an ‘Outstanding Beauty’ nature
reserve

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6
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What landforms can be found at Darlington?

A

Meanders and flood plains

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7
Q

What landforms can be found at Yarm?

A

Ox-bow lake and levees

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8
Q

Why do visitors come to Yarm?

A

River fishing - including fishing for trout,
chubb and bream.

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9
Q

Where is Lyme Regis found?

A

Lyme Regis is in west Dorset, in the
south west of England

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10
Q

Why is Lyme Regis an important coastline?

A

Lyme Regis is part of the Jurassic Coastline,
which is a World Heritage Site

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11
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What makes Lyme Regis prone to erosion?

A

The geology - the cliffs are made from
limestone and clay

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12
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What is the name of the scheme of management for
Lyme Regis?

A

The Lyme Regis Environmental
Improvement Scheme

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13
Q

How many stages are there to the management
scheme?

A

4 phases

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14
Q

State each phase, the year of completion and an
action for each phase

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Phase 1 - 1990 to 1995 - new sea wall, stabilise the cliffs
Phase 2 - 2005 to 2007 - replenished beach, rock armour extended
Phase 3 - cancelled - risks to Monmouth Beach too great
Phase 4 - 2015 to 2017 - sea wall extended, cliffs stabilised &
drained

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15
Q

Where does the material for beach replenishment
come from?

A

Dredged from the English Channel and
sand imported from France

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