Geography Named Examples

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    • Where does the River Tees rise?
      Cross Fell in the Northern Pennines
    • What is the dominant process in the upper course of the River Tees?
      Vertical erosion
    • How is the source of the River Tees formed?
      Through relief rainfall and saturated peat soil
    • What is the elevation of the River Tees at its source?
      893 metres above sea level
    • What processes dominate the formation of waterfalls in the upper course?
      Hydraulic action and abrasion
    • How does a waterfall retreat upstream?
      Through continuous erosion processes
    • What is the height of the High Force waterfall?
      20 meters
    • What type of rock is the cap rock of the High Force waterfall?
      Dolerite
    • What is the dominant process in the middle course of the River Tees?
      Lateral erosion and deposition
    • How is a meander formed in the middle course?
      Through erosion and deposition on bends
    • What is the depth of ox-bow lakes on average?
      3.1 meters
    • What is the dominant process in the lower course of the River Tees?
      Deposition
    • How are levees formed?
      Through sediment deposition during overflow
    • How high can levees be?
      3 meters
    • What is the purpose of the estuary of the River Tees?
      Where freshwater meets the ocean
    • What is the width of the estuary of the River Tees?
      Between 100 and 200 meters
    • What is the main purpose of the Banbury flood management scheme?
      To regulate surplus rainwater flow
    • How much did the Banbury flood management scheme cost?
      £18.5 million
    • What is the capacity of the storage basin in Banbury?
      3 million cubic meters
    • What are some strategies used in the Banbury flood management scheme?
      Constructing pumping stations and floodwalls
    • What are the social impacts of the Banbury flood management scheme?
      Reduced transport disruption and improved QoL
    • What economic benefits resulted from the Banbury flood management scheme?
      Estimated benefits over £100 million
    • What environmental impacts resulted from the Banbury flood management scheme?
      New habitats created and some habitats destroyed
    • What is the length of the Dorset Coast?
      142 km
    • What does the term "Jurassic Coast" refer to?
      Geological periods represented in the coast
    • What is a discordant coastline?
      Where geology alternates between hard and soft rock
    • What is a concordant coastline?
      Coastline with the same rock type along its length
    • How is Durdle Door formed?
      Through erosion of hard limestone and softer rocks
    • How tall is Durdle Door?
      200 feet
    • What geological processes formed Lulworth Cove?
      Coastal erosion and tectonic movement
    • How long is Chesil Beach?
      29 km
    • What is the dominant process that formed Old Harry Rocks?
      Coastal erosion through hydraulic action
    • How tall is Old Harry Rocks?
      120 feet
    • Why is Lyme Regis vulnerable to erosion?
      Due to unstable cliffs and high energy waves
    • What is the name of the coastal management scheme in Lyme Regis?
      Lyme Regis Environmental Impact Scheme
    • What was the cost of Phase 2 of the Lyme Regis scheme?
      £22 million
    • What was constructed in Phase 4 of the Lyme Regis scheme?
      A 390m sea wall for protection
    • What are the positive impacts of the Lyme Regis scheme?
      Improved protection and increased visitor numbers
    • What are the negative impacts of the Lyme Regis scheme?
      Increased visitor conflicts and reduced fossils
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