river tees

• Where does the River Tees rise?

  Cross Fell
• How long is the River Tees?

  70 miles (110 km)
• In which country is the River Tees located?

  England
• What type of valleys are found in the upper course of the River Tees?

  V-shaped valleys
• What geological feature creates the High Force waterfall?

  Hard Whin sill above limestone
• What happens to the limestone at the High Force waterfall?

  It erodes faster, creating an overhang
• What is the characteristic of the middle course of the River Tees?

  Gradient flattens out with many meanders
• Where is the mouth of the River Tees located?

  By Middlesbrough
• What type of landform is created by the River Tees at its mouth?

  Estuary
• What major feature does the River Tees house at its mouth?

  One of the biggest container ports in the UK
• What are the key features of the upper course of the River Tees?

  • V-shaped valleys
  • Interlocking spurs
  • Many tributaries and streams
• What are the key features of the middle course of the River Tees?

  • High Force waterfall
  • Hard Whin sill above limestone
  • Gradient flattens with many meanders
• What are the key features of the lower course of the River Tees?

  • Estuary flowing to the North Sea
  • Mouth located by Middlesbrough
  • Houses one of the biggest container ports in the UK
• what paper is the river tees on?

  paper 1