The River Tees

• Where is the source of the River Tees located?

  In the Pennines, at Cross Fell in the north of England
• What is a major landform of erosion in the upper course of the River Tees?

  High Force Waterfall
• What landform is created as High Force waterfall retreats? (River Tees)

  A gorge, found in the upper course near the waterfall.
• Where are interlocking spurs found along the River Tees?

  In the upper course, near Cat Fells, where the river winds around hills.
• Where are meanders and oxbow lakes found along the River Tees?

  In the middle course, especially near Barnard Castle.
• Where is the floodplain of the River Tees and what is it used for?

  Around Middlesbrough in the middle to lower course. The land is flat (about 5m above sea level) and built on for urban development.
• What landforms are found at the estuary of the River Tees?

  Mudflats and levees. The estuary is in the lower course, near Middlesbrough, and is around 3km wide.