The Tees Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the source of the Tees river?
A
- Cross Fell in the Pennines
2
Q
What is the height above sea level at Cross Fell?
A
-900 m
3
Q
Where is tees mouth located?
A
-Middlesbrough
4
Q
How long is the river Tees?
A
100 km
5
Q
What rocks are found along the river Tees?
A
- Igneous rock
- Whinstone rock
6
Q
What is High Force and where is it found?
A
- The UK’s highest waterfall
- In the upper course of the Tees river
7
Q
What is High Forces main features?
A
- High velocity but low discharge of water
- Eroding limestone cliff underneath band of Whinstone
- 21 metres high
8
Q
What are the main features of the Teesmouth?
A
- Lots of deposition causing mud flats
- Heavily used for industry
- Lots of pollution
- Mud flats are an important habitat
